Bob Crow was the most high-profile and militant union leader of his generation. This biography focuses on his leadership of the RMT union, examining and exposing a number of popular myths created about him by political opponents. Using the schema of his personal characteristics (including his public persona), his politics and the power of his members, it explains how and why he was able to punch above his weight in industrial relations and on the political stage, helping the small RMT union become as influential as many of its much larger counterparts.
As RMT leader, Crow oversaw a rise in membership and promoted a more assertive and successful bargaining approach. While he failed to unite all socialists into one new party, he established himself as the leading popular critic of neo-liberalism, ‘New’ Labour and the age of austerity.
Table of Content
Introduction
1 Formative years
2 The 1990s
3 Becoming RMT general secretary
4 Second term as general secretary
5 Last term of office
6 Person and personal life
7 Politics and practice
8 Perception and practice
9 Legacy and legend
Appendix 1: Testimonies
Appendix 2: Tributes to Crow
References
Index
About the author
Gregor Gall is Professor of Industrial Relations at the University of Bradford
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