Following a strategic review of the Association’s representational requirements in light of recent consolidation in the co-operative movement, it is with regret that NACO announces that Alastair McGregor will be leaving the Association with effect from Friday 25 June 2010.

Alastair joined the National Association of Co-operative Officials in February 2003 as Membership & Recruitment Officer, became Assistant Secretary in November 2004 and was promoted by the General Council to Senior Assistant Secretary in November 2006.

During his tenure with the Association, Alastair undertook detailed negotiations on a collective basis in respect of policies and procedures with Co-operative Financial Services and the Dairy Farmers of Britain. He also oversaw the activity in the Co-operative College, Co-operatives UK and Co-operative Retail Logistics.

Alastair represented and helped a huge number of individual members through representational support and was a fine advocate on their behalf. He was also very involved with the educational aspects of the Association in administrating residential conferences and seminars.

Alastair said “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Association and it is with regret that I find myself subject to redundancy. In particular, I shall miss the members who were great to deal with and represent, and I have made many friends over the years. I wish NACO and its members every success in the future.”

Neil Buist, General Secretary of NACO, commented “Alastair has spent seven years with NACO and during that time has brought an enthusiasm and commitment to his role. He has demonstrated a determination and thoroughness in both collective bargaining and individual representation. He has also worked very well with the various committees of the Association and I know that he will be missed by his work colleagues and members alike. We wish him well for the future.”