PNC Park ushers union says Pirates offered slight wage increase
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It's possible some of the ushers won't help you find your seat at the Pirates home opener on Friday.
Mike Kelly, the usher trustee with the union representing the ushers and ticket takers, says with the ushers going on four years without a contract and after the latest failed round of negotiations, it's safe to say not all of them will show up on Friday.
The next vote on the contract is April 16 and Kelly thinks the ushers will reject the Pirates' latest offer, as they did the previous offer.
The ushers currently make $9.35 an hour and are fighting for what they call a "fair wage," closer to the national average of $13.80.
KDKA-TV reached back out to the Pirates and is waiting to hear back.
