Meet your local delegate – Ed Robinson

Ed Robinson

Brookvale

Why did you become involved in the union?
 I’ve always been a unionist – I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t part of a union. I always thought that the working man should be treated more fairly than how he generally is treated. And as the industrial relations environment is getting more and more draconian every day, I want to stand by the guys I work with.

What are your hobbies and interests?
 Fishing! I’ve just bought a boat with my son in law so that’s a great opportunity to go out fishing with my four grandkids. I also follow Manchester United – I was born in Manchester.

Where do you live and why do you like it? I live in Freshwater. It’s 10 minutes from the beach and I can put my boat on the back and be at a boat ramp in 20 min. The Northern beaches is a fantastic place. I’ve never looked back.

Who would you like to have dinner with (dead or alive) and why?
 I love having dinner with my four grandkids, two daughters and their spouses. It’s great fun. I’d also have Manchester United’s George Best come along. He’s a famous footballer from Northern Ireland who played in the late 60s, early 70s. He used to be nicknamed El Beatle because he used to dress like the Beatles and had girls hanging off his arms. He was a great bloke. I’d love to sit down and talk to him.