Taxpayer Funded Convention Center Loses Another Event Due to Labor Strife
The Hartford Courant is reporting:
"The Connecticut Association of Nonprofits will have its Nov. 29 annual conference at the Farmington Marriott instead of the convention center, it announced Monday.
The association decided to move the event "on our own volition," having not been contacted by the unions involved, said association head Ron Cretaro.
In explaining the decision, Cretaro said the association didn't want its members - some of whom are unionized - or its guest speakers to have to cross a picket line. Also, the organization said it made its decision "out of respect for organized labor.""
Another setback for the Convention Center yet again based on a knee-jerk reaction to the disagreement between the operator of the Convention Center and several union groups.
"The Connecticut Association of Nonprofits will have its Nov. 29 annual conference at the Farmington Marriott instead of the convention center, it announced Monday.
The association decided to move the event "on our own volition," having not been contacted by the unions involved, said association head Ron Cretaro.
In explaining the decision, Cretaro said the association didn't want its members - some of whom are unionized - or its guest speakers to have to cross a picket line. Also, the organization said it made its decision "out of respect for organized labor.""
Another setback for the Convention Center yet again based on a knee-jerk reaction to the disagreement between the operator of the Convention Center and several union groups.
posted by CC | 10:53 PM
2 Comments:
BC: Couldn't agree more! Look at places like West Hartford Center where private investment has led the way. Also, one of the Indian casinos is planning a convention center. Imagine the drain that will cause!
BC: Very true. In the most recent development I think it is about a quarter of the money needed. I'm not in favor of that, either, but I think it's a better scenario b/c businesses far less monetary encouragement.
BTW, thanks for adding your comments to the blog. I appreciate hearing your views.
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