I fucking hate unions.
In 2002, when Crow took charge of the RMT, his basic pay was less than £60,000. In 2009, the most recent year available, his salary had risen to £94,747. But his overall package, including pension contributions, travel costs and expenses, topped £145,000.
Small wonder, then, that he can afford to patronise such exclusive establishments as Scott’s in Mayfair (which counts Prince William, Madonna, Sir Michael Caine and Cheryl Cole among its clientele and serves Beluga Caviar for £296 per 50 grams).
Mr Crow — in rare collar, tie and suit with his green union badge brazenly on display on his lapel — and four Left-wing colleagues were spotted dining at the restaurant this week when they quaffed ‘bubbly’ from crystal glasses — traditional champagne saucers — and knocked back bottles of Morgassi Superiore 2009 Piedmont at £39 a time.
During the three-hour lunch, to celebrate Mr Crow’s 50th birthday, one of the group was overheard joking about the RMT’s ‘Wimbledon’ strike plans. He is alleged to have said: ‘Who would want to go there? The price they charge for strawberries and cream is ******* robbery.’ And the tab for Mr Crow’s bash? A ‘mere’ £650
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