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PARK CITY, Utah — Ski patrollers at the largest ski resort in the United States, Park City Mountain Resort, have reached a new agreement to end their strike, which affected operations during the busy holiday season. The union announced that a vote will be held on Wednesday regarding an agreement that "addresses both parties' interests" and aims to restore normal operations.
The agreement is set to remain in effect until April 2027, though detailed terms have not been fully disclosed. Approximately 200 ski patrollers initiated the strike on December 27, demanding an increase in hourly wages to match the high cost of living in the area.
Due to the strike, many runs were closed, leading to long lines at ski lifts. Supportive skiers were heard chanting “Pay your employees!” as they waited in line, voicing their solidarity with the patrollers' demands. The Park City Professional Ski Patrollers Association has been in negotiations since March, seeking to raise wages from $21 to $23 an hour, and has indicated that $27 an hour reflects a livable wage for the region. This aligns with the local market conditions, especially with escalating inflation since 2022. The union also highlighted a need for higher wages for more experienced patrollers, as the existing pay structure caps out after five years of service.
For further details, please refer to the reports from AP News and SFGATE.
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