Mick Lynch

"‘Few union general secretaries master the news media, but Mick Lynch succeeded in withstanding – and exploiting – hostile questioning from television interviewers. Gregor Gall’s insightful account breaks new ground in showing how Lynch built up his public profile, having bypassed – and even thrived on – the union bashing of the tabloid press.’ Nicholas Jones, former BBC industrial correspondent and author of Strikes and the Media 'This is a compelling account of a charismatic union leader who emerged in summer 2022 as an articulate public spokesperson with a sharp sense of humour and a vision of social justice for workers that propelled him to national prominence.' John Kelly, Emeritus Professor of Industrial Relations, Birkbeck 'Mapping Mick Lynch's personal and political trajectory, this book is a serious and engaging attempt to dig deeper into the new forms of radical leadership that have been evolving within the labour movement.' Professor Miguel Martinez Lucio, Work and Equalities Institute, The University of Manchester 'During the ""hot summer"" of 2022, Mick Lynch became the face and voice of mass protest against cuts to earnings, condition and services. Lynch's direct, wry voice spoke to us all, and for us all. This brilliant biography tells us how Lynch became a working-class hero, seemingly from nowhere.' Alan McKinlay, author of Jimmy Reid: A Clyde-Built Man 'A fascinating study of the relationship between trade union struggles and the struggle for socialism.' Will Podmore, Morning Star 'Packed with fascinating insight' Patrick Maguire, The Times -- ."