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

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by expo2428

Yeah the actual guy posted a few above you lol. Shows it is going to work well! I hope everyone donates to show our owners the fans care about the city even if they dont

Embarrassing, really.

[Dion]

I'm waiting for someone like Giordano to step up and say he's going to cover the wages of these employees. I believe this is something Mark would do.

[chedder]

Originally Posted by Dion

I'm waiting for someone like Giordano to step up and say he's going to cover the wages of these employees. I believe this is something Mark would do.

I'm surprised we haven't heard a thing from any of the players. My only guess is that they have been strong armed by the organization to remain silent. I don't want to believe that they just don't care.

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by GoFlamesGo

I'm a diehard fan and love the team, but this was a dumb decision and PR nightmare.

I don't know why I'm so triggered by this, but I decided to start a GoFundMe campaign to support CSEC hourly and event employees. Please help share it if you believe they should be compensated.



https://www.gofundme.com/f/tm3y6-emp...-entertainment

Tweeted it out (@joshyyc) and it’s already getting some traction

[squiggs96]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Season Ticket holder and former hourly CSEC employee starts a GoFundMe to raise money.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/tm3y6-emp...cp+share-sheet

I think he’s also a CP member.

[Strange Brew]

Gio or any of the players aren’t exactly Lebron James in the earnings department. I’m not looking at them in this at all. And if a guy like Gio does something he may not want to make a show of it.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Dion

I'm waiting for someone like Giordano to step up and say he's going to cover the wages of these employees. I believe this is something Mark would do.

Do the ushers work for Gio?

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Gio or any of the players aren’t exactly Lebron James in the earnings department. I’m not looking at them in this at all. And if a guy like Gio does something he may not want to make a show of it.

Here's a great example

Why aren't the Pelicans helping arena workers while Zion Williamson foots coronavirus bill?

Zion Williamson stepped up on Friday.

Big time.

The New Orleans Pelicans rookie pledged to pay the salaries of all the arena workers at Smoothie King Center for 30 days as the NBA embarks on a hiatus in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Williamson cited his upbringing for his decision, writing on Instagram that his “mother has always set an example for me about being respectful for others and being grateful for what we have.”

https://ca.yahoo.com/sports/news/why...013327212.html

[GirlySports]

I'm not sure Gio would want to go against his employers on something that isn't his responsibility.

[GoFlamesGo]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Season Ticket holder and former hourly CSEC employee starts a GoFundMe to raise money.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/tm3y6-emp...cp+share-sheet

Thanks for the share and support!

This is something you expect Eugene Melnyk to do, not the Flames.

Can't let the stupid Oilers one up us.

Go Flames Staff Go

[bagofpucks]

Leave it to the flames...no hockey on a Saturday night and they are still disappointing their fans!

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Dion

Here's a great example

Why aren't the Pelicans helping arena workers while Zion Williamson foots coronavirus bill?



https://ca.yahoo.com/sports/news/why...013327212.html

Good on Zion. He appears very generous and his brand will only increase in value over this. A lesson the Flames owners should learn.

But I don’t like calling out Gio or any other Flames player. That’s wrong IMO.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

I'm not sure Gio would want to go against his employers on something that isn't his responsibility.

Why not? Would the Flames want to endure further backlash from the fans if they scolded Gio for doing that?

If anything, the embarrassment might force the the hands of ownership to do the right thing.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Dion

Why not? Would the Flames want to endure further backlash from the fans if they scolded Gio for doing that?

If anything, the embarrassment might for the the hands of ownership to do the right thing.

That's easy for us to say. Look on the bright side. They are not fired yet like Westjet employees.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Good on Zion. He appears very generous and his brand will only increase in value over this. A lesson the Flames owners should learn.

But I don’t like calling out Gio or any other Flames player. That’s wrong IMO.

I was never suggesting he should do such a thing. It just occurred to me that he would be the type of person who would do such a thing.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

That's easy for us to say. Look on the bright side. They are not fired yet like Westjet employees.

There is no brightside when you lose wages you need to pay the bills and keep a roof over your head.

[N-E-B]

Yeah, I don’t think the players have to, nor do I think they should be stepping up to pay out of their pockets.

It would be a very nice gesture but it shouldn’t be expected.

[zamler]

The fact people have to resort to crowd funding boils my blood.

[Infinit47]

I donated for two reasons. First, to help people in need as I am fortunate and can. Second, in the hopes this blows up and embarrasses the crap out of CSEC and Edwards personally.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Dion

I was never suggesting he should do such a thing. It just occurred to me that he would be the type of person who would do such a thing.

I know you’re not criticizing him, but I just hate the idea of even talking about whether a player should be doing this. Or if he does, that it should somehow be publicized. I firmly believe Gio is incredibly generous but his earning power compared to Zion Williamson’s is night and day and he can’t do anything on the same scale.