Park City Mayor Nann Worel and the city council are calling on Park City Mountain owner Vail Resorts to reach an agreement with the striking ski patrol union.
In a statement Monday, the mayor and council members called on the company “to take immediate action” to end the strike, which began Dec. 27.
The full statement from Mayor Worel on behalf of the city council is posted below:
“The Park City Council and I 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 our town.
“After yet another weekend of confusion and disruption due to the unresolved labor dispute at Park City Mountain, the City Council and I urgently call on Vail Resorts to take immediate action to conclude negotiations and end the uncertainty.
“Park City Mountain is a cornerstone of Park City’s community well-being, and it is Vail Resorts’ responsibility as an essential employer to resolve this conflict without further delay.
“As we stand by ready to assist in any way necessary to help bring this matter to a resolution, we humbly ask everyone for civility and respectful behavior toward each other during this challenging time.”
Read the full story at KPCW.org.
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