A-Basin Ski Patrollers Carve Out Contract Victory

In October, members of the Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol Union (ABSPUnion-CWA Local 7781) at the Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort in Keystone, Colo., voted to ratify their first union contract after 15 months of bargaining.

The contract contains wage increases and a higher pay baseline, fewer pay tiers, and a 3% annual cost-of-living adjustment. In Summit County, Colo., the median home price climbed by 30% between the middle of 2023 and 2024, making these economic gains huge victories. Ski patrollers play a critical role in guest safety, emergency response, and mountain operations. They deserve a fair contract that reflects their professionalism, experience, and the high cost of living in resort communities.

ABSPUnion-CWA members are part of the larger United Mountain Workers-CWA (UMW-CWA Local 7781) that represents approximately 1,100 ski patrollers and lift maintenance workers. In 2024, members successfully negotiated contracts for five units: Solitude Ski Patrol, Steamboat Ski Patrol, Park City Lift Maintenance, Big Sky Ski Patrol, and Eldora Ski Patrol. The Telluride Professional Ski Patrollers Association ratified their contract in January of this year.

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This post originally appeared on cwa-union.org.