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A Skier Is Suing Vail Resorts After a Patrol Strike Disrupted Operations at Park City
Visitors were greeted with long lift lines and minimal open terrain at Park City ski resort when the ski patrol union went on strike. One dissatisfied guest has filed a class action lawsuit against parent company Vail Resorts,
The Park City patroller strike could have ripple effects for the Vail Resorts empire
Across the internet, skiers and snowboarders swore off buying an Epic Pass and Vail Resorts (MTN) stock after Park City Mountain buckled under the weight of the holiday crush, a storm and a ski patrol and safety worker strike.
After Park City ski patrol strike, Vail offers credits, apology to affected customers
Park City Mountain Resort is offering credits to skiers who visited during a 13-day ski patrol strike that brought chaos to the mountain during the busy holiday tourism season. Why it matters: It's a significant — and rare — concession to customers in an industry that faces mounting accusations of greed as resort conglomerates eliminate their competition.
Vail Resorts to provide credits to those affected by Park City ski patrol strike
Vail Resorts, the operating company for Park City Mountain Ski Resort, is offering 50% per-day credits for guests impacted by the recent ski patrollers strike that impacted the resort's operations for two weeks.
Chaos of Park City Ski Patrol Strike Nears End With Tentative Agreement
The labor agreement governing over 200 ski patrol and mountain safety staff expired in April, leading to months of stalled negotiations. Talks broke down after a mediation session in December, prompting the union to strike on Dec. 27—during the busy holiday season.
How the ski patrol strike is impacting Park City Mountain’s image
One of the nation's premier ski and snowboard resorts is facing backlash over crowded slopes, long lift lines and lack of open terrain.
Park City ski patrollers set to return to duty after contract deal ends strike
Ski patrollers at Park City Mountain Resort are returning to work after nearly two weeks on strike. The union representing the patrollers came to an agreement with Vail Resorts, which manages the facility, on Wednesday.
Ski patrollers reach deal to end strike at Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort
Ski patrollers at the biggest U.S. ski resort say they have reached a deal with Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort to end a strike that put a wrench in operations during the busy holiday season.
Park City Mountain ski patrol strike ends in Utah
The ski patrol strike at the Park City resort in Utah ended Thursday after the mountain's owners agreed to a wage hike of $2 an hour for 200 union employees.
Park City Ski Patrol Strike Has Divided Ski Industry In Western States
Striking ski patrol workers at the upscale Park City Mountain Resort in Utah have skiers who want to pay big bucks for a luxury experience crossing
Park City leaders urge end to ski patrol labor dispute
Mayor Nann Worel said in a statement that she and the Park City Council recognize that resort communities face significant livability challenges, and it is the workforce that all too often shoulders the weight of today’s economic pressures. Supporting a professional workforce is essential to the health, safety and vitality of the town, she said.
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Park City ski patrol union secures average of $4 hourly wage bump for 200 workers. Could it be a precedent?
Vail Resorts, which endured an unprecedented wave of bad PR, says the contract that ended a 12-day patroller strike is consistent with pay for all patrollers. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael ...
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Park City local Lauren Macuga wins first World Cup race
After a strong start to her sixth season on the U. S. Ski Team, Park City native Lauren Macuga finally put down the run of ...
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Park City patroller’s union achieves similar pay, benefits to Aspen
After 10 months of negotiation, the Park City patroller’s union came to an agreement with Vail Resorts, achieving an increase ...