I don't know Bob Crow, and don't know that much about him, but from what I've read and heard today it's exactly as you intimate in your post Arthur. Well said.Originally Posted by Arthur Little
Having indulged in a few wise cracks earlier in this thread, I confess to feeling 'a little' ashamed after reading more about the man himself.Seems - as borne out in Marco's post - he was a man of high moral principle, a man who had the courage of his convictions to stand up for what he believed in ... workers' rights ... steadfastly supporting his members through "thick 'n' thin" by consistently delivering them the promises he'd made.
And such qualities (in my book, at least!) speak volumes.
He stood fast on his beliefs, and fought tooth and nail to get his union members the very best employment T&C's and safe working conditions. Maybe a he did a lot of things that weren't popular with everyone and maybe he did a lot of straight talking that didn't go down well with everyone.
Bit like us all really....
Additionally I know for a fact that he was significantly instrumental in getting railway business for UK to remain in UK. Plenty of governments of all colours seemed actively against that
He was a railway man and trade unionist through and through. Nothing wrong with that.
Without getting into an argument, could someone please enlighten me how Bob crow deserves such comments as 'rot in hell'.
Well presented post Arthur
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