PCPSPA Solidarity Fund

The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association is asking for your support! We remain in contract negotiations with Vail Resorts and we are committed to fighting until we secure fair and livable wages for our patrollers. The bargaining process has been ongoing for 16 months and we have seen our ski community show up again and again for us throughout this long process. Now, we are asking you to help us level the field and show the ski industry you continue to stand in solidarity by donating to our union action fund. Many of you have asked how you can contribute more; this fund is a direct way to assist the PCPSPA with more significant union action as we continue our push for a fair agreement.

So what is an action fund? An action fund is a safety net in the event we are forced into more significant action and we are not receiving paychecks. This fund differs from conventional fundraising that goes towards t-shirts, swag, etc. It is only utilized to help patrollers pay for basic needs such as rent and food in our last/worst case scenario.

 

We hope we can reach a deal that makes sense for our association and the future of the industry. If we achieve a reasonable contract without needing to use these action funds, we will donate this money to local charities related to our work and elevating the local labor force. We also intend to reserve a small portion of these funds to support the Local 7781 Patrols, which includes Big Sky, Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Steamboat, Steven's Pass, and Telluride ski patrols, and their efforts to improve conditions for patrollers throughout the industry.

 

We are asking for donations from individuals only, as we cannot accept donations from businesses at this time. We understand many local businesses may wish to show their support and can do so by following us on social media and spreading the word. Demand more than a minimum wage rescue!!!

 

Thank you so much for your unwavering enthusiasm for our efforts. We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from the community- we couldn't do this without you!

 

In solidarity,

The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association