12-03-14, 08:52 PM
We've lost two good Union men in the last couple of weeks,
Mick Abbot - http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obitua...79828.html
Tragically Bob Crow - http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014...1/bob-crow
And earlier in the year Hugh D'Arcy - http://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/...-1-3283178
Those who slag of the Unions might want to read their obituaries. If you are getting a decent rate of pay, an eight hour day, paid breaks and holidays, decent welfare facilities, a safe work environment etc etc etc etc etc, well it's probably down to folks like Mick, Bob and Hugh along with all those members whom supported them.
It is of course particularly sad too loose Bob so suddenly. I think it's a big loss, we need more trade unionists with the intelligence, wit and negotiating skills that Bob possessed, and of course above all his absolute integrity.
The RMT membership increased from less than 60,000 to over 80,000 during Bob's time as leader. Speaks for itself really.
A lot of folks will miss Bob.
Mick Abbot - http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obitua...79828.html
Tragically Bob Crow - http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014...1/bob-crow
And earlier in the year Hugh D'Arcy - http://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/...-1-3283178
Those who slag of the Unions might want to read their obituaries. If you are getting a decent rate of pay, an eight hour day, paid breaks and holidays, decent welfare facilities, a safe work environment etc etc etc etc etc, well it's probably down to folks like Mick, Bob and Hugh along with all those members whom supported them.
It is of course particularly sad too loose Bob so suddenly. I think it's a big loss, we need more trade unionists with the intelligence, wit and negotiating skills that Bob possessed, and of course above all his absolute integrity.
The RMT membership increased from less than 60,000 to over 80,000 during Bob's time as leader. Speaks for itself really.
A lot of folks will miss Bob.