Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa, United States

The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) and are known for their fast-paced style of play and competitive spirit in one of the world’s premier hockey leagues.

CCI Score

24.92

-0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Sale of Lightning Spurs $20M Employee Bonus and Community Investment

Following the sale of a majority stake, owner Jeff Vinik distributed a $20 million bonus pool to all full-time employees, highlighting a commitment to positive labor relations and community support.

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Tampa Bay Lightning is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

OCT

25

2024

Sale of Lightning Spurs $20M Employee Bonus and Community Investment
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Following the sale of a majority stake, owner Jeff Vinik distributed a $20 million bonus pool to all full-time employees, highlighting a commitment to positive labor relations and community support.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The article details how owner Jeff Vinik has ensured that employees benefit from the sale through a substantial bonus payout, reflecting outstanding labor relations and ethical business practices. His longstanding commitment to supporting staff during difficult times and investing in community well-being stands in stark contrast to exploitative practices associated with authoritarian regimes.

Sale of the Lightning will mean a $20 million boon for team employees
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23

2015

Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik becomes top donor to Gov. Rick Scott
-26.41

Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeffrey Vinik donated $100,000 to Gov. Rick Scott's political fundraising committee in July 2015. This donation highlights his influential role in political contributions, potentially bolstering policies that may favor authoritarian tendencies.
-70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 20

Jeff Vinik's $100,000 donation to Gov. Rick Scott’s political committee indicates a strong political contribution that can influence policymaking in favor of authoritarian practices. Such actions by a high-profile owner demonstrate how financial power is used to support political agendas that may undermine democratic values.

Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik becomes top donor to Gov. Rick Scott