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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

"MLS Referees End Month-Long Lockout with New CBA Agreement"

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.

via MLSsoccer.com|

#collective-bargaining-agreement #match-officials #mls

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

"MLS Referee Lockout Resolved with New CBA Through January 2031"

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.

via ESPN|

#collective-bargaining-agreement #lockout #mls

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

"Controversy Surrounding MLS Replacement Referees Sparks Protests and Accusations"

The negotiations between the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) and the Professional Referees Organization (PRO) have turned acrimonious, with PRO filing an Unfair Labor Practice charge against PSRA, alleging threats and coercion of potential replacement officials. This comes amid a lockout of PSRA referees by PRO after the union rejected a tentative collective bargaining agreement. The MLS season has begun with replacement officials, and CBA talks are set to resume next week with a federal mediator present. Both sides have filed multiple Unfair Labor Practice charges against each other, and accusations about the bargaining process continue to be traded.

via ESPN|

#labor-dispute #mls #professional-soccer-referees-association

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

"MLS Season in Jeopardy: Referees Reject Contract, Potential Lockout Looms"

The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) rejected a proposed new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Professional Referees Organization (PRO), leading to a lockout of referees starting at midnight ET on Saturday. The dispute revolves around issues of fair compensation, benefits, and quality-of-life concerns for referees. The rejection of a no strike/no lockout proposal and a second unfair labor practice charge against PRO indicate that the two sides are still far apart. As a result, the MLS season is set to begin with replacement officials as negotiations continue.

via ESPN|

#collective-bargaining-agreement #lockout #mls

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

"Pat Noonan and MLSPA Defend Matt Miazga Against Sanctions"

The controversy surrounding FC Cincinnati's Matt Miazga continues as Major League Soccer (MLS) announced sanctions against him for entering the referees' locker room after a playoff match. The MLS Players Association (MLSPA) condemned the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) for their handling of the case, alleging false statements and a security breakdown. FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan also criticized the punishment, calling it excessive and unprecedented. Miazga will miss the rest of the postseason, and the MLSPA called for transparency and accountability from officials.

via The Cincinnati Enquirer|

#fc-cincinnati #major-league-soccer #matt-miazga