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Manchester City have been accused of betraying their staff after plans to withdraw two free season tickets from salary packages came to light.
Workers at the Etihad have traditionally been given the tickets as a token of appreciation for their efforts on top of their salaries.
City are thought to be one of the only clubs in the Premier League to operate such a system. But, in a move branded ‘disgraceful’ by one furious member of staff, they have now been told they may have to buy the tickets at half price. City bosses said that the proposal was currently under consultation. The news was delivered to workers in a letter. One employee, who asked not to be named, questioned the club’s morals.
They said: “It has created a lot of unrest and I know a lot of people who have worked there years who are now contemplating leaving because of it.
“We always got two free season tickets which we all classed as part of our salaries.
“But now we have been told that we can still have two tickets but we will have to pay 50 per cent of the standard price for them. It’s disgraceful and no way to treat staff. It’s a betrayal.”
The worker also questioned the club’s priorities.
“They are spending millions on creating a new team in New York while effectively taking money out of the back pockets of their own staff in Manchester.
“And we are all wondering which level of staff this system starts at. I doubt Patrick Vieira is having to pay for tickets.”
The worker questioned the logic behind the move.
“It just smacks of bad management. The amount of money they will save from it would not be enough to pay (midfielder) Yaya Toure’s wages for two days. And although they announce sell-outs there are always empty seats.”
City, who have a waiting list for season cards, said the move was part of an ‘ongoing consultation’ with staff.
A spokesman added: “In order to fund enhancements of existing staff benefits or introduce wider, more flexible benefits it may be necessary to amend the way in which staff access season cards. In addition to financial compensation, staff would also have the opportunity to purchase season tickets at a discounted rate.”
Manchester City have been accused of betraying their staff after plans to withdraw two free season tickets from salary packages came to light.
Workers at the Etihad have traditionally been given the tickets as a token of appreciation for their efforts on top of their salaries.
City are thought to be one of the only clubs in the Premier League to operate such a system. But, in a move branded ‘disgraceful’ by one furious member of staff, they have now been told they may have to buy the tickets at half price. City bosses said that the proposal was currently under consultation. The news was delivered to workers in a letter. One employee, who asked not to be named, questioned the club’s morals.
They said: “It has created a lot of unrest and I know a lot of people who have worked there years who are now contemplating leaving because of it.
“We always got two free season tickets which we all classed as part of our salaries.
“But now we have been told that we can still have two tickets but we will have to pay 50 per cent of the standard price for them. It’s disgraceful and no way to treat staff. It’s a betrayal.”
The worker also questioned the club’s priorities.
“They are spending millions on creating a new team in New York while effectively taking money out of the back pockets of their own staff in Manchester.
“And we are all wondering which level of staff this system starts at. I doubt Patrick Vieira is having to pay for tickets.”
The worker questioned the logic behind the move.
“It just smacks of bad management. The amount of money they will save from it would not be enough to pay (midfielder) Yaya Toure’s wages for two days. And although they announce sell-outs there are always empty seats.”
City, who have a waiting list for season cards, said the move was part of an ‘ongoing consultation’ with staff.
A spokesman added: “In order to fund enhancements of existing staff benefits or introduce wider, more flexible benefits it may be necessary to amend the way in which staff access season cards. In addition to financial compensation, staff would also have the opportunity to purchase season tickets at a discounted rate.”