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

[81MC]

The Flames better really explain themselves on Monday, or I hope every calgarian protests this new arena.
The few million dollars this will cost is absolutely nothing compared to the hundreds of millions we as a city have agreed to. Everyone on this board has likely spent thousands of dollars in support of this team. If they don't support their most vulnerable during this time, I hope that stops.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Wormius

Oh, I thought the last one might have been Rick Bell.

Yeah would Francis would be considered a shill? Not for the Flames.

[Rando]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Yeah would Francis would be considered a shill? Not for the Flames.

During the arena debates it was hard to see where Eric's face started and Murray Edward's butt began.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by 81MC

The Flames better really explain themselves on Monday, or I hope every calgarian protests this new arena.
The few million dollars this will cost is absolutely nothing compared to the hundreds of millions we as a city have agreed to. Everyone on this board has likely spent thousands of dollars in support of this team. If they don't support their most vulnerable during this time, I hope that stops.

Good perspective.

Many in the city believe that council should've held out so that the Flames paid an even larger share of the arena cost. Calgary for all intents and purposes conceded millions it maybe shouldn't have to get this thing in ink out of faith that it will help both parties. Depending on who you talk to some will say that the Flames should be paying much of that, but the city has decided to chip in nevertheless. But now that these Calgarians need a hand, ones that help keep their business functioning no less, and a much smaller sacrifice than that the city has agreed to, Murray has ####ed off to wherever he is overseas and turned his cheek. Whoever in the org has enough trust from these people to advise them needs to make clear the massive mistake ignoring this is.

I dont think the hand that feeds - the city/fans - would forget this easily.

[Rando]

Originally Posted by MelBridgeman

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

Originally Posted by MelBridgeman

There is 15 remaining...but let's not let that get in the way of you trying to disprove my millions comment.

Why don't you prove your "millions" comment first?

[MelBridgeman]

Originally Posted by Rando

Why don't you prove your "millions" comment first?

I am not a Grade 6 math teacher. Why don't you disprove it?

[PsYcNeT]

Originally Posted by MelBridgeman

I am not a Grade 6 math teacher. Why don't you disprove it?

Burden of proof is on the claimant genius.

[MoneyGuy]

Anyone have an up-to-date list of teams not paying staff who can’t work?

Not defending the teams but I’m seeing some folks threatening to boycott Save-on Foods for taking the same position. How far does this go?

[AC]

Derek Ryan and his wife are going to donate and have shared the link on Instagram.

[Matt Reeeeead]

Just an update... as John Bean released some information to internal staff recently that they have been working on an EI top up program, as well as topping up those not eligible for EI and are putting it into place.

Not sure if they plan on releasing this to public or not, but they are doing it... and I really believe they would have without the public backlash... I get that may be hard to believe... but that was just my feeling from knowing the people directly involved.


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[MelBridgeman]

Originally Posted by Matt Reeeeead

Just an update... as John Bean released some information to internal staff recently that they have been working on an EI top up program, as well as topping up those not eligible for EI and are putting it into place.

Not sure if they plan on releasing this to public or not, but they are doing it... and I really believe they would have without the public backlash... I get that may be hard to believe... but that was just my feeling from knowing the people directly involved.


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Ya i heard that as well from people who also work there - but the rage machine is much more enjoyable.

[FlamesAreOne]

Flames are now offering a program to PT staff.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by FlamesAreOne

Flames are now offering a program to PT staff.

Where are you seeing this?

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by FlamesAreOne

Flames are now offering a program to PT staff.

Want to see some sources to confirm.

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by Matt Reeeeead

Just an update... as John Bean released some information to internal staff recently that they have been working on an EI top up program, as well as topping up those not eligible for EI and are putting it into place.

Not sure if they plan on releasing this to public or not, but they are doing it... and I really believe they would have without the public backlash... I get that may be hard to believe... but that was just my feeling from knowing the people directly involved.


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[kyuss275]

Not that it was up to the players to make this right, but i thought we would have seen more players contributing. There are a couple of high paid players missing from the contribution list.

[Nammer403]

Not official source but from reddit
https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/com...ff_employment/

[dino7c]

How does boycotting the Flames and protesting the new arena help event staff? By all means pressure ownership to do the right thing but the other stuff will just hurt the workers more. Optics aside this shows how many people do depend on the Flames for their livelihood.

[cam_wmh]

CSEC ANNOUNCES COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/csec...es/c-316170828

[Wormius]

Nm. posted above.