About Gerry Quigley
Lived 1928 – 2003 (aged 75). Gerry Quigley was a British trade unionist.
Gerry Quigley (3 November 1928 – 23 December 2003) was a trade unionist and political activist in Northern Ireland.
Quigley grew up in the Donegall Pass area of Belfast. He studied at St Joseph's Training College before working as a primary school teacher.
Quigley was appointed Northern Secretary of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) in 1954. In this role, he secured equal pay for women teachers and pay equivalence between Northern Irish teachers and those in England and Wales.
In 1978, Quigley became the general secretary of INTO. He also served as the president of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Gerry Quigley's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Gerry Quigley?
Irish trade unionist
When was Gerry Quigley born?
Gerry Quigley was born on 3 November 1928.
When did Gerry Quigley die?
Gerry Quigley died on 23 December 2003.
What was Gerry Quigley's occupation?
Gerry Quigley was a trade unionist.
What nationality was Gerry Quigley?
Gerry Quigley was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gerry Quigley. https://biography.guide/gerry-quigley/
MLA: "Gerry Quigley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gerry-quigley/.
Chicago: "Gerry Quigley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gerry-quigley/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:03 UTC