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Striking ski patrollers at the biggest US resort return to work claiming victory

Two hundred Utah ski patrollers returned to work after voting to accept a new labor contract, ending a nearly two-week strike that affected many trails at the Park City Mountain Resort.
The Park City Professional Ski Patrollers Association claimed victory, stating that Vail Resorts agreed to key demands, including a $2-an-hour base-pay increase.
The strike began on December 27 after negotiations stalled, with the union accusing Vail Resorts of unfair bargaining during a busy holiday season.
Ski patroller and union lead negotiator Seth Dromgoole stated, 'This effort demonstrates what can be achieved when workers stand together and fight for what they deserve.