"NLRB Decision Allows Union Vote for Dartmouth Men's Basketball Players"

A regional director for the National Labor Relations Board has ordered a union election for Dartmouth College men’s basketball players, ruling that they are school employees under the National Labor Relations Act due to the control exerted by the college over the players' work and the compensation they receive. This decision comes amid ongoing debates and legal battles over the employment status of college athletes, with the NLRB's general counsel viewing college athletes as employees of their schools. Dartmouth can seek a review of the ruling, but a player vote can be held in the meantime, potentially setting a precedent for college sports programs across the country.