Construction workers have been ordered to stay away from Yorkdale mall, causing outrage on social media from users who say the move is elitist.
“No Workers are allowed inside the mall during construction work hours,” reads a sign from construction company EllisDon that is circulating on Twitter.
“The Food court or anywhere else in the mall is NOT permitted anymore,” it goes on to say. “If workers are caught inside the mall they will be removed and dealt with accordingly.”
EllisDon spokesperson Dustin Luchka told CP24 Friday that the rule was put in place to prevent mud from being tracked in.
“Constant mud on the floors makes the environment dangerous for Yorkdale shoppers,” Luchka said.
Yorkdale Shopping Centre opened in 1964 and is undergoing a $331 million expansion.
Versace, Jimmy Choo and Nordstrom have all announced plans to open stores.
Here is some of the reaction from Twitter:
#yorkdale #construction this is just an attack on blue collar workers Trying to be an elitist entitled society in that mall!#boycottyorkdale
— Carol Brooks (@ttctaker) March 27, 2015
.@YorkdaleStyle The very workers who are working to build a bigger and better Yorkdale are not allowd inside? #Toronto #boycottyorkdale
— Erin farley (@Underthewitness) March 28, 2015
I can't wait until the next time I'm at Yorkdale Mall.. Going straight to the food court with my tools. #ConstructionWorkerProblems
— Nick (@LeafsFan_93) March 27, 2015
#Yorkdale are you kidding me. No construction workers allowed in the mall.
— Peter (@pgunja) March 27, 2015
Yorkdale banning construction workers that, you know, are working to help build up that mall - from entering is a joke. Image is everything
— Brian Sharon (@BrianGSharon) March 27, 2015