All articles tagged with #collective bargaining agreement
Originally Published 15 days ago — by ECHL
The ECHL and the PHPA have reached a tentative agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, pending ratification by players and approval by the league's Board of Governors, allowing players to return to their teams and prepare for the season.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have held preliminary talks about the sport's economic structure, signaling the start of discussions that could lead to a lockout if a new collective bargaining agreement isn't reached before the current one expires in December 2026. The talks are mostly symbolic at this stage, with substantive negotiations expected to begin next spring, amid ongoing disagreements over issues like salary caps.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by New York Post
WNBA players are preparing for a potential work stoppage as negotiations with the league over a new collective bargaining agreement have stalled, with a crucial meeting scheduled to try to resolve the issues before the October 31 deadline.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by theScore
Paul Skenes winning the NL Rookie of the Year has sparked mixed reactions among Pittsburgh Pirates fans, as it accelerates his path to free agency by a year due to new MLB collective bargaining rules. These rules aim to reduce service-time manipulation by granting a full year of service time to top rookie performers, but they also highlight the challenges small-market teams face in retaining star players. The Pirates missed out on a compensatory draft pick due to Skenes' delayed debut, raising questions about managing young pitchers' workloads and service time.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver defended the new collective bargaining agreement and the controversial second apron rule, which has forced high-spending teams to make significant roster changes. Despite fan dissatisfaction and concerns about reduced offseason drama, Silver believes the new rules will enhance competitiveness across all 30 teams. The long-term impact of these changes remains uncertain as teams adapt to the new financial landscape.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver defended the new tax apron rules in the 2023 collective bargaining agreement, which aim to level the playing field by imposing team-building restrictions on high-spending franchises. Despite some teams losing key players due to these constraints, Silver believes the changes will enhance overall league competitiveness. He also discussed the potential sale of the Boston Celtics, ongoing media rights negotiations, and the possibility of league expansion.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
The NFL is pushing for an 18-game regular season, which will require complex negotiations between team owners and the players' union over revenue sharing, player health benefits, and offseason restructuring. The league aims to finalize this before renegotiating its TV and streaming deals in 2029, but achieving a 50-50 revenue split and other player demands will be contentious.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
The NFL is considering expanding the regular season to 18 games, reducing preseason games to two, and potentially renegotiating the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) before its 2030 expiration. Commissioner Roger Goodell and team owners are in favor, while players may seek increased revenue shares, improved offseason and training camp conditions, and other benefits in return. The move could significantly boost league revenue and align with future broadcast deals, solidifying Goodell's legacy and establishing new NFLPA leadership.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MLSsoccer.com
The Professional Referee Organization and Professional Soccer Referees Association have reached a new seven-year Collective Bargaining Agreement, marking the longest in Major League Soccer history. MLS Executive Vice President Nelson Rodríguez expressed satisfaction with the agreement, emphasizing the league's commitment to investing in the referee program and acknowledging the dedication of match officials. The agreement will see the return of PRO match officials to officiate MLS games starting on Matchday 7, with Rodriguez thanking players, coaches, clubs, and fans for their support.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The monthlong lockout of MLS referees has ended after the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) ratified a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) that runs until January 2031. The new CBA provides enhanced pay and benefits for officials and marks the end of a contentious negotiation process that included a lockout and the use of replacement referees. The agreement, approved by a 77.4% vote, also includes retroactive pay for January and part of February, but not for the period of the lockout.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
Members of the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with Major League Soccer (MLS), ending a month-long lockout of referees. The new CBA, which runs through 2030, includes significant pay raises for referees, assistant referees, and video assistant referees. Referees with less than two years of experience will see a 68% increase in base pay by 2024, while the most experienced referees will receive a pay increase of over $40,000. The agreement also guarantees a minimum of 15 match fees per year for referees and modest gains in travel and accommodations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NFL.com
The NFL has awarded 34 compensatory picks to 14 teams for the 2024 NFL Draft, including two special selections at the end of the third round to the Rams and 49ers, in recognition of their minority employee hires as head coaches or primary football executives by other clubs. The compensatory picks, separate from the special selections, are based on a formula considering the value of compensatory free agents lost, and range from Round 3 to Round 7. This initiative aims to promote equal employment opportunities within NFL teams as per the 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Referee Guilherme Ceretta was replaced for Saturday's MLS game between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC after photos of him wearing an Inter Miami jersey surfaced on social media. The change comes amid a lockout of referees by the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) as part of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement with the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA). The PSRA has offered a counterproposal, which PRO rejected, leading to a standstill in negotiations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Last year, it was revealed that quarterback Aaron Rodgers sought ownership in contract talks with the Jets, while Caleb Williams's camp had discussed equity with prospective agents, despite the NFL's rule preventing individual franchises from giving equity to players and non-players. Recently, it was confirmed that Williams's camp did indeed discuss the topic with agents. The article argues that players like Williams, who bring significant value to their teams, should have the opportunity to seek ownership, and suggests that the NFL's rule against equity may be illegal and tantamount to collusion.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
The MLB Players Association is reportedly considering filing a formal complaint against Minnesota Twins executive chair Joe Pohlad for potentially violating the collective bargaining agreement by making comments about free agents' value and market interest during a radio appearance. Pohlad's remarks may have breached the agreement's media clause, which prohibits discussing the value or terms of unsigned free agents. The MLBPA has not commented on the matter, and any investigation would depend on the filing of a formal complaint.