ATUC honours the memory of former President, Graeme Farquhar

Friends, colleagues and family of the late Graeme Farquhar gathered in the ATUC office and online on Friday 11 April to honour Graeme's memory and his legacy. 

Others unable to attend sent in heartfelt tributes to Graeme, a Unite activist and former President of the Aberdeen TUC. He died on 23rd October 2024 at the young age of 64.

Graeme's widow, Hazel was presented with an award in recognition of Graeme's work in the field of health and safety.

There was a comprehensive talk by Steve Dillon, Unite Lead Officer for the Scottish Construction Industry and good friend of Graeme's. He spoke on the scourge of blacklisting and about the main Health and Safety issues affecting the lives of construction workers today.

Stevie Dillon 

Tommy Campbell, current ATUC president and comrade of Graeme's said, "The ATUC unanimously elected Graeme as their President. He carried out his duties as President with great pride, whether that was Chairing the monthly the ATUC Executive Committee, the full ATUC Council meetings, the International Workers Memorial Day events, International Workers Day (May Day) and St. Andrew’s Day rallies. 

"He always felt honoured laying the wreaths on International Workers Memorial Day and on Remembrance Sunday. Whilst he took those duties very seriously he was well known for his sense of humour especially in the workplace where he played a significant role as a Unite Health and Safety Representative."

Friends and comrades of Graeme's gather in his honour