Bob Crow: Old-school trade unionist dead

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Long story short he was a thorn in the side of the government, last month he organised tube strikes (subway)
and brought the capital to a stand still. There was supposed to be a 2nd week of strikes but the government caved in.... No conspiracy here

Rail Maritime and Transport union leader Bob Crow has died at the age of 52 of a suspected heart attack.

Leading the RMT from 2002, Mr Crow became one of Britain's most high-profile union leaders.

Union, industry and political figures have been paying tribute to him.

London Mayor Boris Johnson, who often clashed with him, said Mr Crow had "fought tirelessly" for his members. Labour's Ed Miliband said he had been a "passionate" campaigner.

The prime minister's official spokesman said David Cameron offered his sincere condolences to Mr Crow's family and friends.

And Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said Mr Crow had been a "fighter and a force".

'Really fought'
Mr Crow was elected general secretary of the RMT in 2002 following the death of former leader Jimmy Knapp.

Under his leadership, the RMT's membership increased by more than 20,000 to 80,000.

• Unrepentant about still living in a council house despite his £145,000 salary

Rail, Maritime and Transport union leader Bob Crow, who has died at the age of 52, told friends he thought he had flu just hours before he suffered an aneursym and massive heart attack.

same as Khalid Muhammad