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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 December 1960 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Trade Unionist |
| Known for | General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union (2000-05) |
Early life
editGilchrist was born the son of Edward and Shirley Gilchrist. He was educated at Bedford Modern School.[1]
Career
editGilchrist 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, leading the FBU through the 2002-2003 UK firefighter dispute before he was voted out in favour of Matt Wrack in 2005.[3][4]
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
editGilchrist was a victim of the News International phone hacking scandal.[5]
Family life
editGilchrist married Loretta Borman in 1985 and they have a son (Alexander Mark Gilchrist) and a daughter (Scarlett Faye Gilchrist).[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Gilchrist, Andrew Charles, (born 5 Dec. 1960), National Education Officer, Rail, Maritime and Transport Union, since 2010". WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. 2007. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U42291. ISBN 978-0-19-954088-4.
- ^ "BBC NEWS - UK - The man leading firefighters on strike". News.bbc.co.uk. 17 February 2003. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ "Gilchrist out as fire union boss". BBC News. 6 May 2005. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ Scott, Kirsty (7 May 2005). "Gilchrist ousted as fire union leader". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Phone-hacking trial: Fire Brigade Union leader was branded 'love rat' in Sun article". The Drum. Retrieved 5 October 2014.