Andy Gilchrist
Andrew Charles Gilchrist (born 5 December 1960) is a British trade unionist and former firefighter who served as the General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union from 2000 to 2005.[1]
Andrew Charles Gilchrist | |
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| Born | 5 December 1960 |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Trade Unionist |
| Known for | General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union (2000-05) |
Early life
Gilchrist was born the son of Edward and Shirley Gilchrist. He was educated at Bedford Modern School.[1]
Career
Gilchrist started his career at the Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service, where he worked from 1979 until 1996.[2] As a member of the Fire Brigades Union, he became a member of the executive council in 1993, a position he held until 2000. He was a national officer from 1996 to 2000 and General Secretary from 2000 to 2005 before losing his position to Matt Wrack in 2005.
Gilchrist was a Member of the General Council of the Trades Union Congress from 2000 to 2005 and a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from 2006 to 2008. Since 2010 he has been the National Education Officer at the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers.[1]
Phone hacking scandal
Gilchrist was a victim of the News International phone hacking scandal.[3]
Family life
Gilchrist married Loretta Borman in 1985 and they have a son (Alexander Mark Gilchrist) and a daughter (Scarlett Faye Gilchrist).[1]
References
- Who’s Who 2014 (166th ed.). A&C Black Limited. December 2013. ISBN 978-1408181195.
- "BBC NEWS - UK - The man leading firefighters on strike". News.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- "Phone-hacking trial: Fire Brigade Union leader was branded 'love rat' in Sun article". The Drum. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
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| Preceded by Ken Cameron |
General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union 2000 – 2005 |
Succeeded by Matt Wrack |