Brothers and Sisters, I have the privilege of writing to the membership again. My retirement is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2021. Ross McAuley will become the new Business Manager/Financial Secretary of IBEW Local 69 on June 1st. Ross is very capable and will do a great job representing the membership, he can be reached at (214) 212-9420.
I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to serve you and your families for the past twenty years, as your union representative. Thank you for your participation in the union it’s the right thing to do. It has been an honor to have worked with, associated with, and represented people of integrity, that have good work ethics and believe in providing reliable, qualified, safe service, for excellent pay and benefits. Everyone in the bargaining unit must continue to support organized labor and educate people on how important your local unions are, your wages, hours, and working conditions and the middle class depends on it. I’ve never tried to hide the fact that the only way I get through every day and the trials of life is through a higher power. I believe my God and my savior Jesus Christ has allowed me the opportunity to thank my crown jewel, my loving wife, Teresa. Thank you, Teresa, for everything! I love you. And thank you Jesus! I love you. Brothers and Sisters be kind, be patient, don’t worry be happy, work hard, play hard, love a lot.
Thanks to all the officers and stewards who tirelessly represent the members and enforce the negotiated contracts. Also, a special thank you to RattleSnake Hal Gillespie, Charlie Jackson, Paulette Hooker, Trent Hyde, and John Gnann for always being there for me.
Brothers and Sisters keep up the good fight!
May God continue to bless you, your family, and IBEW Local 69.
Fraternally,
Bobby Reed
Gone fishing