Labor Dispute Could Put KC Chiefs Entire Season On The Road

[Omaha Steve]

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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.

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 Sports called the Chiefs and they told us in no uncertain terms they have not petitioned the NFL to play all of their home games on the road this coming season.

NFL Spokesman Greg Aiello told FOX 4 Sports he hasn't heard anything about the matter from the Chiefs and they have not petitioned to move their home games.

The union contract has been renegotiated at the end of March every year for the past 30 years and there has never been a strike. And, the two sides in this labor issue don't expect a strike this year either.