Andy Gilchrist
| Andrew Charles Gilchrist | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 December 1960 |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Trade Unionist |
| Known for | General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union (2000-05) |
Andrew Charles Gilchrist (born 5 December 1960) was General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union (2000–05). [1]
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 (1979–96).[2] As a member of the Fire Brigades Union, he became a member of the executive council (1993-2000), a National Officer (1996-2000) and General Secretary (2000–05) before losing his position to Matt Wrack in 2005.
Gilchrist was also a Member of the General Council of the Trades Union Congress (2000–05) and a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (2006–08). 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 an alleged victim of the News International phone hacking scandal.[3]
Family life
Gilchrist married Loretta Borman in 1985 and they have a son and a daughter.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 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.
| Trade union offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ken Cameron |
General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union 2000 – 2005 |
Succeeded by Matt Wrack |