My impression is that in general the move to patrollers being in a union is relatively new and pretty uncommon even at large destination resorts. Definitely changes the situation not only at Park City, but obviously patrollers at other VR locations are watching closely to see what happens.Wow, Vail is really willing to have PCMR shut down rather than pay patrollers more?
My neighbor's high school kid just got his very first job, at a local pizza chain; he started at $20/hour, plus tips. Patrollers aren't even asking for that much.
This quote exactly. The $2 per hour clause is a divisive offer pitting various sectors of Vail's employees against each other. A bribe, if you will, to other employees not in the union or unwilling to accept the offer to encourage pressure and resentment between those who accept and those who don't. Don't fall for it!"Repeatedly rejecting the union’s request for a $2 per hour raise and then offering it as a one-time bonus to all employees, he continued, “is a way of conveying to the ski patrol workers that you don’t have any leverage” and compensation decisions lie solely in the company’s hands."
I’m shocked to read that ski patrollers with 10 years of experience are being paid $19 an hour! Doesn’t Vail care about guest safety??Wow, Vail is really willing to have PCMR shut down rather than pay patrollers more?
Sorry to say it (as a skier), but maybe it's time the union flex its muscles. This is more than a money issue. As Iwannaski says, it's also a safety issue. They need to use the "s" word, and involve their brothers and sisters. If they're not taken seriously, a mid week sickout should be the shot across the bow.I’m shocked to read that ski patrollers with 10 years of experience are being paid $19 an hour! Doesn’t Vail care about guest safety??
I’m shocked to read that ski patrollers with 10 years of experience are being paid $19 an hour! Doesn’t Vail care about guest safety??
It actually scares me what Vail is doing at Park City. I want a strong, confident and well compensated ski patrol.
Wouldn’t everyone controlling the spending for 4 other people also want that?