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Trade unions

RMT union general secretary Bob Crow dies

by Rob Moss 11 Mar 2014
by Rob Moss 11 Mar 2014 Bob Crow in January 2014. Photo: REX/London News Pictures
Bob Crow in January 2014. Photo: REX/London News Pictures

Bob Crow, general secretary of the Rail Maritime and Transport union, has died aged 52.

The RMT union said in a short statement this morning: “It is with the deepest regret that RMT has to confirm that our general secretary Bob Crow sadly passed away in the early hours of this morning.”

Mayor of London Boris Johnson said that Crow, with whom he frequently clashed over industrial disputes on the London Underground, was “a fighter and a man of character”.

“Whatever our political differences, and there were many, this is tragic news,” he added.

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Sir Brendan Barber, chair of Acas, said: “I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Bob Crow’s untimely death. He was one of trade unionism’s larger than life characters, always battling with passion and energy for his members.

“His bluff exterior masked a shrewd and intelligent negotiator who actually won high respect from employers as well as deep loyalty and support from his members. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.”

Rob Moss

Rob Moss is a business journalist with more than 25 years' experience. He has been editor of Personnel Today since 2010. He joined the publication in 2006 as online editor of the award-winning website. Rob specialises in labour market economics, gender diversity and family-friendly working. He has hosted hundreds of webinar and podcasts. Before writing about HR and employment he ran news and feature desks on publications serving the global optical and eyewear market, the UK electrical industry, and energy markets in Asia and the Middle East.

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