Posts tagged ski patrollers
Jackson Hole Ski Patrol Vote Against Unionization Remains Unresolved After Ballot Challenges
January 14, 2026 // In a social media statement Jan. 10, the Jackson Hole Ski Patrol said the team “has chosen as a group not to unionize at this time,” and that the petition and vote “created space for dialogue and gave new ownership the opportunity to listen and respond.” The patrol also thanked the ski community for its support. Across four voting sessions Jan. 7 and Jan. 8, 74 eligible ballots were counted: 42 against unionization and 32 in favor of it, according to local reporting. A total of 16 challenged ballots have been set aside for NLRB review before certification of the vote can occur.
93% of Jackson Hole Patrollers Move Towards Unionizing
November 24, 2025 // Pending NLRB certification, JHSP's union members will be represented by the Communications Workers of America Local 7781 and United Mountain Workers alongside numerous other ski patrol units.
Colorado ski unions emboldened after ski patroller strike in Utah
January 29, 2025 // Arapahoe Basin patrollers also have voted to unionize, while Keystone patrollers are working through their own contract negotiations right now. Breckenridge patroller contracts are up for negotiation this April, Dineen said. While not explicitly in connection with this CBS New Colorado story, Keystone's vice president provided a statement during their contract negotiations with patrollers.
Eldora Mountain Resort ski patrollers, medics will vote on whether to unionize
October 26, 2023 // To win their election, Eldora workers must get approval from at least half of the resort’s 40 patrollers and medics. Eldora staff will cast mail-in ballots over the next month, with results likely to come as the 2023/24 ski season kicks off. The National Labor Relations Board will count votes in late November. Monday’s vote was the first step of the process.