It’s been a long time since most bell ringers were members-now it’s ‘just a job’... so this newest change isn’t a big surprise
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/10/us/10santas.html
Dozens of Salvation Army divisions nationwide are paying their ringers and Santas, in a few states slightly above minimum wage, to help make up for a lack of volunteers and donations from individuals,
Been going on for decades.
Battle Creek Masonic lodge has done bell ringing for them the last few years.
And they wonder why...