Re: Churchill Jockey Boycott/2nd thought (453 Views)
Posted by:
Chuckles_the_Clown2 (IP Logged)
Date: November 11, 2004 01:00PM
HP wrote:
> Chuckles,
>
> That's why I say these guys are getting bad advice -- these
These are jockeys not brain surgeons and I think they may be getting bad advice. But, there are other states where jockeys are covered under workmens compensation laws. Just last year didn't a track try and deny jockeys the ability to wear advertising? Why did they do that? Was it to retain a monopoly on the site advertising rights? This year Churchill says they are not employees and then bans them from riding without the jockeys having been found guilty of an infraction by the stewards or the State pari mutual wagering agency. How do you ban a truly independant contractor? If the jockeys are getting bad advice, the track is playing inconsistent hardball. Theres bad blood on both sides.
CtC
Post Edited (11-11-04 13:01)