Leif Thue (12 July 1928 – 13 June 1993) was a Norwegian trade unionist. He was born in Balestrand. He served as leader of the

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from 1984 to 1992, having served as deputy leader from 1976 to 1984 and secretary from 1971 to 1976. As union leader he was also a board member of the

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. He became a notable public figure in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when the State Railways were

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, several directors came and went, and

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was discussed. He was also a member of the Labour Party, and served two terms in

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. He retired from the working life in 1992, and was proclaimed an honorary member of his union. He died in June 1993.

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1928 births 1993 deaths People from Balestrand Norwegian trade unionists Norwegian State Railways (1883–1996) people Labour Party (Norway) politicians Østfold politicians {{Norway-politician-1920s-stub