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Omaha Steve

(104,379 posts)
Sat Jan 25, 2025, 08:19 AM Jan 25

Could another strike be coming downhill for Vail Resorts?


https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/northern-utah/could-another-strike-be-coming-downhill-for-vail-resorts

By: Michael Martin
Posted 10:20 AM, Jan 23, 2025

PARK CITY, Utah — Following a nearly two-week strike from the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association, another worker strike could be coming down the hill for Vail Resorts. The Crested Butte Lift Maintenance Union has voted to authorize a strike.

According to the union, the workers voted to unionize in June 2023, and contract negotiations with Vail Resorts have been underway since January 2024. However, union leaders say that despite submitting wage proposals nine months ago, the resort didn't respond until this month.

The Crested Butte Lift Maintenance Union claims that Vail Resorts' response to the negotiations has been to offer the same wages they currently receive. However, the resort told FOX 13 News that their proposal includes wage increases for unionized and non-unionized members.

The union claims that the cost of living in the Gunnison Valley has been increasing and made retaining employees difficult under the conditions. "We are deeply passionate about our mountain and take great pride in the work we do here,” said Thomas Pearman, a lift mechanic and president of the CBLM Union. “It is incredibly fulfilling to keep our equipment running smoothly, and we are committed to building a sustainable career for our skilled mechanics and electricians. We have the most beautiful office anyone could ask for. But we can't pay our bills with sunsets.”

FULL story at link above.
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