Kansas City Royals Confront Union Outcry

This little tidbit makes for an effective organized labor talking point. 

Make no mistake . . .  

Working the stands at the K is a very TOUGH JOB.

It's also worth noting that the work has lifted DOZENS of people out of poverty. 

Meanwhile . . . Careful news readers should know that recent labor clap backs are likely a signal to the home team that they're going to HAVE TO PAY BIG AND PAY THE RIGHT PEOPLE for a new stadium.

Here's the official story . . .

A press release from the union states workers used to bring their cups into Kauffman Stadium from their homes to drink water from. But two years ago, they said the team stopped allowing that.

“You would have to speak with the Royals as to why they’re doing this, and why they don’t allow this and as to why they refuse to allow that as part of the bargaining contract that they’re working on right now,” an SEIU Local 1 spokesman said.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Royals employee union protests working conditions at Kauffman Stadium

Royals employees speak out against unsafe working conditions. // Photo by Chris Ortiz Royals employees are speaking out against what they claim to be unsafe working conditions at Kauffman Stadium, including sub-standard drinking water and managerial policies. For years, employees could bring their own insulated water bottles to games, but about two years ago, Royals management allegedly banned personal water...

Union calls working conditions 'unsafe' at Kauffman Stadium

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The SEIU Local 1 union is criticizing the Kansas City Royals for what it's calling unsafe drinking water for the employees it represents. A press release from the union states workers used to bring their cups into Kauffman Stadium from their homes to drink water from.

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