Beav’ ski instructors working to unionize

By Randy Wyrick

EAGLE COUNTY — A group of Beaver Creek ski instructors is trying to organize a union, and has signed up with the AFL-CIO to help them do it.Beaver Creek Instructors United is getting a hand from the AFL-CIO’s Communications Workers of America, based in Denver.“This business is inherently dangerous and they’re shooting their wounded,” said Al Kogler, the CWA’s union organizer in this region of the country. “They put their lives on hold for months to provide a great and safe guest experience.”Vail Resorts said it treats its employees fairly and with respect.“We place the highest value on the employee …

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