The collective bargaining agreement between Vail Resorts and the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association expired at 11:59 p.m. on April 30, according to a press release from the Ski Patrol side of negotiations.
The two sides began meeting at the beginning of April to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement. Meetings have been productive, the ski patrol union’s release said, with positive back-and-forth discussions between the sides and the exchange of multiple proposals and counterproposals. Despite progress made over the past month, significant work remains before an agreement is reached.
The two sides discussed a possible contract extension. Because the parties could not agree upon a duration of a potential extension, the contract expired.
Both sides will continue to negotiate in the coming weeks and months with the goal of reaching an agreement before the start of the 2024-25 season.
“We care deeply about all of our employees, and as a resort and company, we are continuously improving the employee experience,” said Sara Huey, senior manager of communications for Park City Mountain. “Regardless of whether our employees are in a union or not, we are guided by the belief that all of our teammates are important and should be treated fairly. We have a strong track record of investing in our employees and are proud of the wages and benefits we provide to those who work for our resort. We are committed to bargaining in good faith with the representatives selected by our patrollers toward a new contract.”
No impact on summer activities at the resort is anticipated.