The sudden death of British Rail Maritime and Transport union leader Bob Crow drew tributes from around the world.
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said: "This is shocking news. Bob was an outstanding trade unionist, who tirelessly fought for his members, his industry and the wider trade union movement.
"He was always a good friend and comrade to me. We will miss him, and our thoughts are with his family and the RMT at this difficult time."
Sir Brendan Barber, chairman of the conciliation service Acas, and former TUC general secretary, said Bob Crow was "one of trade unionism's larger-than-life characters, always battling with passion and energy for his members.
"His bluff exterior masked a shrewd and intelligent negotiator who actually won high respect from employers as well as deep loyalty and support from his members. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."
Bob was a life-long, and highly successful, fighter for the interests of his members and for working people as a whole. I am sure that is the only epitaph he would have wanted”
Matt Wrack, leader of the Fire Brigades Union, said: "Bob's passing is very sad news and the thoughts of firefighters will be with his family.
"Bob was a good friend to me personally and to the Fire Brigades Union as a whole."
Manuel Cortes, leader of the TSSA rail union, said: "It was a privilege to campaign and fight alongside him because he never gave an inch."
He said: "Bob Crow was admired by his members and feared by employers, which is exactly how he liked it."
Public and Commercial Services union general secretary Mark Serwotka, who sat on the TUC general council with Mr Crow, said: "Bob was a tireless fighter for RMT members and working class people and a towering force in the trade union movement.
Mick Whelan, general secretary of the train drivers' union Aslef, said: "This is a sad day not just for the RMT and the rail industry but for the trade union and labour movement."
Len McCluskey, general secretary of Unite, said: "Bob was a life-long, and highly successful, fighter for the interests of his members and for working people as a whole.
"I am sure that is the only epitaph he would have wanted."
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