Calgary flames won’t pay their hourly staff during Covid-19

[Southside]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

It would be the perfect slap in the face to the fan base.

Someone did it. Check it out. LOL.

[Rando]

Originally Posted by Finger Cookin

Hypothetically? 100% yes. But we could probably bitch and moan about the arena deal in another thread.

Sorry but it's part of the reason why this is a story for some of us.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by MoneyGuy

No way they last that long. I say it happens within 24 hours.

My wager should be worth 2x to yours at this point.

My $20 to your $10? Whomever wins, takes their winnings to the cause.

[Looch City]

So at this point if the owners do back track, what would the press release say?

We should take bets.
"We have been exhaustively exploring all options over the past 5 days while sipping whisky and Pina colada's"

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Southside

Someone did it. Check it out. LOL.

To whomever did that, well played.

[Southside]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

To whomever did that, well played.

Meanwhile shame to anyone who contributed in the name of another not responsible to employees of CSEC.

[djsFlames]

Someone should donate a cent under Murray Edwards as a mockery.

[Infinit47]

Originally Posted by Iggy City

So at this point if the owners do back track, what would the press release say?

We should take bets.
"We have been exhaustively exploring all options over the past 5 days while sipping whisky and Pina colada's"

How about "We made a bad decision and didn't uphold the core values of this organization. Thanks to our great fans for stepping up and showing what the Flames spirit is all about. We will pay our part time employees and all proceeds from the GoFundMe can be donated to the Flames charity or another charity of the organizers choosing. We sincerely apologize forgetting this so wrong."

[Wormius]

So how much would it cost to just pay these workers for the time they will miss? It can’t be worth the bad public they are getting. Even Keith Olbermann was tweeting about it.

[MelBridgeman]

Just donated! long way to go...40K is only 24 bucks for every part time employee

[SportsJunky]

I'm embarrassed for the club and the owners but I'm not going to turn my fan card in. That seems a little much. I hope somebody from the organisation steps up and addresses this Monday morning.

[Mr.Coffee]

How many employees are there?

[MelBridgeman]

Originally Posted by mr.coffee

how many employees are there?

1600+

[MelBridgeman]

Originally Posted by Wormius

So how much would it cost to just pay these workers for the time they will miss? It can’t be worth the bad public they are getting. Even Keith Olbermann was tweeting about it.

With or without the tips? Either way it's in the millions

[Southside]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

I'm embarrassed for the club and the owners but I'm not going to turn my fan card in. That seems a little much. I hope somebody from the organisation steps up and addresses this Monday morning.

They don't need to wait for Monday to issue a release and fix this. The damage gets deeper by the minute. Turning in your fan card is one thing. Turning your back on your most vulnerable employees...

[Rejean31]

I’m sorry, but Murray Edwards can go - - - - himself. Guy is proving himself to be nothing more than a modern day Ebenezer Scrooge. But even Scrooge had an epiphany and redeemed himself. I’m starting to doubt Edwards will, ever.

[shermanator]

My interest in the Flames has been diminishing rapidly the last few years but I think situation this ends the little interest I had left in the club.

Meanwhile at Cavalry, one of our supporters is going through some tough times mentally with this situation and the Coach/GM and numerous players reached out to him to lend support. Proper organization.

[bettercallbettman]

Originally Posted by MelBridgeman

With or without the tips? Either way it's in the millions

Millions!!!

Min wage
8 events remain (are 1600+ there for all 8 events??)
What’s the average shift length? 5 hours?

[MelBridgeman]

Originally Posted by Dube

Millions!!!

Min wage
8 events remain (are 1600+ there for all 8 events??)
What’s the average shift length? 5 hours?

Need to include the hitmen/roughnecks and any other events like concerts ect.plus the dome is open all day as well, security ect... it's more than counting events and assuming everyone makes minimum wage.

it's in the millions

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

It’d be nice to see Murray Edwards donate to the GoFundMe. Even $50 or something.

Whatever he can afford