27th October 2010
Bob bows out after 25 years

After 25 years as Branch Secretary, first of all with NALGO and latterly with UNISON, Bob Revie has decided to take early retirement.

Bob is well respected across UNISON at local, Scottish and National level, where he has served in many roles and was Vice Chair of the Scottish Local Government Committee for many years. Bob has also served as Scotland representative on the Standing Orders Committee of National Delegate Conference for the past three years.

Bob is held in high regard by those of us in the Branch who have worked with him across the years and will be greatly missed by us all, lay members and staff alike. We wish him all the very best in his retirement.

Below is a final communication from Bob to the Branch.

"Dear Member,

On 31 October 2010 I retire from Aberdeenshire Council and all UNISON positions.

In this, my last note to you I want to thank the Branch Officers, Stewards, UNISON Staff and members, past and present for their support over the 30 years over which I have been a union representative.

Bob speaking at Conference

It has been an honour to serve UNISON Aberdeenshire and its members over the years. I have been able during that time to serve the union in a number of different ways at local, Scottish and UK levels.

I have always tried to make a positive contribution which was in the best interests of the membership.

From these varied experiences I have a store of friendships and memories which I will hold onto.

Bob with branch on the Stop the Cuts Rally April 2010

25 years ago I reluctantly agreed to become Branch Secretary. At the time this was "only for a few years" but I discovered that I had chosen a way of life, or possibly it had chosen me.

I could not have served in this way without the support of Aberdeenshire Council and that of the former Grampian Regional Council. As employers they have recognised the vital role that UNISON has in the conduct of collective bargaining and representation. I very much hope that this will continue in the coming months and years.

Public Services and Local Government in particular face difficult times but the branch are lucky to have a strong team of officers and Stewards who will take UNISON forward.

To them and my colleague Inez Teece who takes over as Acting Branch Secretary on 1 Nov. 2010, my very best wishes. If I can help in any way, just call.

To you, the member, thank you, good luck and farewell.

Bob Revie
BRANCH SECRETARY
UNISON Aberdeenshire"
26/10/10

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