The biggest challenge for Unite's new regional officer, according to the man himself, will be to stabilise terms and conditions in the face of cutbacks.
Eric Holmes has been appointed after carrying out the role on an interim basis for the last five months.
Mr Holmes says he will be doing his best to protect workers' interests, although he acknowledges changes will have to be made
Post Offices looking for 'hosts' in Onchan, Foxdale and Jurby
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Fine for Douglas man repeatedly abused 999 call handlers
Called Emergency Services Joint Control Room five times in an hour
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Pair to be sentenced next month after homophobic assault
The court heard the complainant was walking on Victoria Street when they got talking to the duo
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