8 February 2010

 

Dear IDU,

I am an AA Roadside Patrol and I have just managed to successfully appeal a Stage 3 disciplinary against my dismissal and could not have done it without the help and support of my IDU Representative, Tony Dunne.

We believed that I was being unfairly treated and together we managed to convince the responsible manager at my appeal that the AA disciplinary procedures had not been correctly followed. I am very grateful to Tony for his support and advice and for speaking up for me at both my disciplinary hearing and my subsequent appeal hearing.

Tony's knowledge and experience of the disciplinary processes and procedures was invaluable and he helped me get through the stress of the whole experience, which occurred through the middle of the Christmas period and therefore took 2 months to resolve.

Thanks again.

27th November 2009

 

To Whom it May Concern,

I would like to convey my thanks to one of your Union Representatives AA Patrol Tony Dunne. Recently I have undergone a very traumatic month after being suspended pending a disciplinary hearing. Without Tony's commitment and understanding the prospect of a disciplinary hearing would have undoubtedly been a daunting process, and with this in mind clarified a positive outcome. Through this, I have realised the importance of subscribing to the IDU, and therefore I would like you to recognise my gratitude for Tony's time, effort and support.

1st June 2009

 

Dear IDU,

I would like to pass on my thanks to two dedicated hard working union reps (Sharon Tomlinson & Steve Millman). Their help at my Stage 3 hearing and appeal was first class. Their behind the scenes work, advice and guidance resulted in a positive outcome for me, without their support I would have been unemployed for the first time in 24 years. They are a credit to the IDU and the union movement in general.

15th September 2008

 

Dear IDU,

I wish to forward my gratitude and thanks to the IDU and especially your representative, Sean Scott. I had to attend a disciplinary on the 3rd September in which Sean represented me. I was very impressed with his dedication to the IDU. and your members. I am convinced that without his knowledge and hard work, the outcome of my disciplinary would have been very different. He acted in a very professional and friendly way which made this worrying time a lot easier for me.

Sean is a credit to the IDU team but more importantly he is a credit to his members.

Thanks once again for all your help and keep up the good work

Yours sincerely,
Adrian Plummer

 

17th March 2008

 

Dear IDU,

I would like to express my sincere thanks to Ian Allen for his help and support over the past 5 months. The DVLA were revoking my HGV driving licence due to an illness that I suffered in 2006. Without the help and assistance I received, I would not be working as a Recovery Patrol today. Thank you for getting my life back.

Gordon Cunningham
Edinburgh Recovery Patrol

 

14th March 2008

 

Dear Ian [@ IDU,

Ian, I have had a meeting today to resolve several issues. Chris Thompson the IDU rep was present. He did a great job and was most professional in his approach, resulting in securing concessions from Management. Please pass on my thanks,and I am very impressed with the standard of representation that I received.

Regards, John.

 

September 1^st 2006

 

Dear Alistair [@ AADU],

"I would like to thank you for your kind and understanding manner, and your assistance you have given to me over the past 3 months.

It is nice to know that there are still a few gentlemen left. I hope I have not caused you too much trouble and wish you all the best for the future.

Yours faithfully Peter ."

 

August 21^st 2006

 

Dear Ian [@ AADU]

"...Thank you for all your help & support over the past months.

Best wishes,

Mary.

p.s; It´s been an bit gruelling at times, and I´ve really appreciated having someone to turn to."

 

July 5^th 2006

 

Dear AADU

I have just taken early retirement after thirty one years as a Patrol and would like to pass on my thanks to all the union staff for their help over that time. This decision was brought about by the methods that Mr Parker has used to try to ensure that he gets a nice little bonus when the company is sold on.

The AA is not the company it once was, and in my opinion if it was not for the union we would all be in a worse position than we are now. I would recommend that anyone who is not a member should join, you never know when you might need them.

Thanks

Tom Wilson

 

March 26^th 2006

 

Dear AADU

"Just to advise you that I will be leaving the AA on the 10th of April of this year after failing to gain the 18k because I was to good at membership etc and failing to get the secret 12k as I was too good at doing my job.
At least they have agreed to give me the 3k for working the PBC contract for 10 days.

I just wanted to thank you for all the hard work you have put in to making life better for us patrols and would strongly recommend anyone who is not in the union to join.

Many thanks for your commitment to the job

Paul"  

 

Paul,

Thank you very much for your email. Comments like yours are always much appreciated. I would like to wish you all the very best for your future outside the AA and would ask if it would be ok for me to put your comments on the website.

Sarah Hamlin
AADU Coordinator

April 15^th 2005

 

Dear Sarah

This is to commend the AADU for their actions and participation in my recent Stage 3 Disciplinary Hearing, which took place today at Room 7, Apollo Rise, Southwood, Farnborough. Hants.

The outcome of the Hearing, I was given a ¨Final Warning¨. 

I would really like to commend your representative Mr. Peter Jenner, without his commitment, Dedication and the time he took to involve himself, I am sure that I would not have had a job to go back to. He is truly a very experienced person in his role with the Union and we as members of the AADU should feel very proud to have a representative as professional as him.

Once again, thank you and please pass this letter of gratitude along to all concerned.

Name deleted for personal reasons            

I would like to thank you on behalf of the AADU for taking the time to write to us regarding the representation you received from Pete Jenner.

Quiet often people are quick to complain about the union often forgetting our union reps are volunteers who carry out a great deal of union work in their own time, but are not so quick to acknowledge the hard work the reps do.

It is extremely refreshing to receive a letter such as yours and I have forwarded this onto Pete who I am sure will be very pleased.

Once again, thank you for your correspondence.

Sarah Hamlin
AADU Coordinator