Tony Zarb, the former General Workers Union Secretary-General, has died.

The announcement was made by Zarb’s son Elton on social media.

Tributes have already begun flowing in for the trade unionist, who died aged 68.

“He was a pioneer working for socialism and the worker,” the Labour Party said.

“Tony Zarb’s values ​​have always put the vulnerable and the worker first,” Prime Minister Robert Abela added.

RIP