One of New Zealand's best known union leaders, Ken Douglas, has died aged 86.
Known as Red Ken, Ken Douglas was the inaugural president of the Council of Trade Unions from 1987 until 1999.
He was known for butting heads with former National Party leader Robert Muldoon, and has been described as a towering figure by current CTU president, Richard Wagstaff.
Mr Wagstaff spoke to Susie Ferguson.
