Steve Wright (trade unionist)
Steve Wright (born 1982 or 1983) is a British trade union leader.
In 2001, Wright followed his father in becoming a firefighter, initially with the Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. He joined the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), and became a branch representative in 2002, during a union campaign on pay. In 2006, he transferred to the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.[1][2] He later became the leader of the FBU's new southern region, and campaigned extensively on protecting firefighters from exposure to carcinogens. He was elected as vice president of the union in 2023.[3][4]
In 2025, Wright was elected as general secretary of the FBU, defeating the incumbent, Matt Wrack, by 5,188 votes to 3,436.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Maddox, David (13 January 2025). "Fate hanging in balance of top union boss who pushed Starmer over workers' rights". The Independent. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ Norris, Miranda (14 January 2025). "Former Oxfordshire firefighter elected new union leader". This Is Oxfordshire. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ "Steve Wright elected as new FBU Vice President". Fire Brigades Union. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ Eastaugh, Martin; Gudge, Ethan; White, Marcus (1 October 2024). "Firefighting father calls for cancer tests for crews". BBC News. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ Jones, Alan (14 January 2025). "Matt Wrack fails to win re-election as Fire Brigades Union general secretary". The Independent. Retrieved 14 January 2025.