Josef Bugeja (right) has been appointed general secretary designate of the General Workers Union.

Mr Bugeja was nominated by general secretary Tony Zarb and seconded by president Victor Carachi and all section secretaries.

His was the only nomination received for the post by closing time. He will be working closely with Mr Zarb to have a smooth transition, the union said.

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