Dartmouth Men's Basketball Players Granted Unionization Rights by NLRB
A regional director for the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that the Dartmouth men’s basketball team can hold a union election, potentially classifying the athletes as employees of the school. Dartmouth plans to appeal the decision, and the outcome could have significant implications for college sports. The ruling comes amid ongoing debates about whether college athletes should be considered employees, especially in light of recent changes allowing athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. If the players ultimately unionize, they could gain the ability to collectively bargain with the school over compensation and working conditions.