Bugeater Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Labor Dispute Could Put Chiefs Entire Season On The Road Meagan Kelleher, Web Producer March 25, 2009 KANSAS CITY, MO - The Chiefs home season might be in jeopardy because of a labor strike at Truman Sports Complex, according to Kevin Kietzman with 810 Sports Radio. According to Kietzman, there are five days left in a labor contract between the builder and the Ironworkers Local Number 10 Union. When the contract expires at midnight on March 30, Kietzman said the iron workers and carpenters will go on strike. If that strike lasts 30 to 60 days long, the Chiefs will have to play their entire season on the road. Jackson County released this statement after the announcement on Wednesday afternoon: "Despite rumors to the contrary we are confident that the parties involved in these negotiations will reach a settlement that will allow work to continue at the Jackson County Sports Complex. When completed these renovation projects will give the fans and members of our community the great facilities they have been promised and maintain our place as a leader in sports venues in the United States." Kietzman reported that opening day for the Royals would not be affected. The Chiefs would have to play every scheduled home game at the opposing team's stadium. FOX 4 will have more on this story at FOX 4 News at 5 and 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Keitzman is probably the best KC radio guy. It is not that big of a deal. KU is 40 miles west and Mizzou is 90 miles East. It is not like they have to play in St. Louis. They should be able to work out a schedule in those places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugeater Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Keitzman is probably the best KC radio guy. It is not that big of a deal. KU is 40 miles west and Mizzou is 90 miles East. It is not like they have to play in St. Louis. They should be able to work out a schedule in those places. What I'm hearing is neither of those facilities are large enough to support the season ticket base. It would have to be either Lincoln or Norman if they wanted to use an auxiliary venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 What I'm hearing is neither of those facilities are large enough to support the season ticket base. It would have to be either Lincoln or Norman if they wanted to use an auxiliary venue. I seriously doubt KU's is. Mizzou's is close to 70K. Arrowhead holds IVO 80K(?) I think. I would imagine the extra travel time might cut down on people if they were to goto either place. Nebraska's stadium is about 3 hours north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 ." Kietzman reported that opening day for the Royals would not be affected. The Chiefs would have to play every scheduled home game at the opposing team's stadium. FOX 4 will have more on this story at FOX 4 News at 5 and 6. HUH..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 :rl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugeater Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 HUH..... That's one thing I don't see happening, it would be unprecedented. They'll come up with an alternate venue before they do that. I'm guessing this will get worked out somehow, but if it doesn't it's going to get very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 That's one thing I don't see happening, it would be unprecedented. They'll come up with an alternate venue before they do that. I'm guessing this will get worked out somehow, but if it doesn't it's going to get very interesting. I just can't see them going to DEnver San Diego and Oakland twice -- But if Herm were still there I would be all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 why can't Herm be there anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 That's one thing I don't see happening, it would be unprecedented. They'll come up with an alternate venue before they do that. I'm guessing this will get worked out somehow, but if it doesn't it's going to get very interesting. I'm w2ith you. They WILL work something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 KC fans dodged a bullet by getting Herm fired already. He would have had yet another of his season-failure excuses gift-wrapped for him. This time it would have been legitimate & all but guaranteed a 5th season of Herm for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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