In a unanimous decision, Utah’s Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) authorized a strike against Vail Resorts, intensifying a months-long contract dispute over wages and benefits. The December 14 vote comes just days before one of the resort’s busiest periods.
The union’s decision follows a series of unproductive negotiation sessions with Vail Resorts, including a contentious meeting on December 12 that ended abruptly, reports The Park Record. According to union representatives, Vail Resorts has repeatedly presented similar economic counterproposals without substantial revisions since September 20, despite the union making significant concessions.
“The union walked out of negotiations when we were prepared to discuss their wage proposal. We were ready to continue conversations, and it was disappointing to see them refuse any dialogue and leave abruptly.”…