An esteemed employee’s rights champion has died.
Hector Barlow worked as a plumber and building inspector before becoming involved in political activism.
Mr Barlow fought for the rights of plumbers when he worked at Caledonia Ship Yards and latterly appeared on television during the Wapping dispute involving newspaper print workers.
The tradesman’s work also saw him travel around the world to help design infrastructure projects.
During his time spent abroad working Mr Barlow helped rebuild part of Macedonian city Skopje, which had been destroyed in an earthquake.
Hector’s son, Hector Barlow Jnr, paid tribute to his late father.
According to Mr Barlow Jnr, his dad’s passions were “travel, politics and running”.
He said: “He will be remembered for standing up for workers’ rights in Dundee and in the rest of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
“He was also renowned for being a great raconteur.
“As a person I will always remember my dad as someone who did the right thing.
“He wanted to help people who were being oppressed by their bosses.”
After retiring, Mr Barlow took up running and joined the Douglas Running Club.
Not content with half measures, Mr Barlow began to run marathons in his 60s and travelled the world competing in races.
