WNBA players unanimously approve landmark 7-year collective bargaining agreement
Teams are expected to start training camp on April 19 and will have little time to get prepared for the regular season, which begins May 8.
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WNBA, players’ union closing in on opt-out date for collective bargaining agreement
If the union does opt out, the current CBA, which was set to expire in 2027, will still be in effect next season, so the two sides have a year to come to an agreement.
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WNBA and players’ union report progress in CBA talks as key issues remain
In-person talks entered a seventh consecutive day Monday afternoon after the previous session ended around 3 a.m. in the morning.
WNBA and players’ union resume labor talks after 12-hour session ends without deal
In proposals over the last 24 hours, the league has increased its salary cap offer in the first year to $6 million — up from $5.75 million in previous negotiations, a source said.
WNBA sends CBA proposal to players as deadline nears, source says
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark said at USA Basketball training camp on Saturday that the two sides should stop sending proposals and instead meet face-to-face until a deal gets done.
WNBA, players still apart with contract deadline quickly approaching
The WNBA has told the players’ union that it needs to get a deal in place by Tuesday, March 10, to start the season on time.
WNBA union to survey players to get feedback on contract proposal, source says
The WNBA told the union Monday during a virtual negotiating session that it needs to get a deal in place by March 10 to start the season on time, a person familiar with the discussions said.
Revenue sharing central issue as WNBA, union wrangle over new CBA
The WNBA and its players union remain at odds as details emerge from collective bargaining negotiations.
How much are WNBA players worth? The league’s future lies in the answer.
The WNBA will crown a champion in mid-October—but the Finals could be just a preview for the biggest battle of the year. The collective bargaining agreement is set to expire two weeks later.
WNBA’s labor battle gives young stars crash course in business
A wave of young players will play a large chunk of their careers under an collective bargaining agreement expected to be unprecedented after the league has seen dramatic growth in attention, ticket sales and viewership.
WNBA commissioner optimistic but players send message with ‘pay us’ T-shirts
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert feels optimistic that the league and the players’ union will be able to come to a new collective bargaining agreement at some point, even if it’s after the end of October deadline.
WNBA players say league’s proposal for new CBA falls short after All-Star bargaining meeting
Players opted out of the current collective bargaining agreement last October and are seeking a better revenue-sharing model, increased salaries, improved benefits, and a softer salary cap.
Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers
The Transportation Security Administration has about 50,000 staffers—called transportation safety officers—at airports around the country.
WNBA prepares for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ event that could reset, enrich the league
A new media rights deal is expected to provide an influx of cash that will alter league finances significantly. Meanwhile, the players are expected to opt out of their collective bargaining agreement and renegotiate.
UAW says strike ‘won things no one thought possible’ from automakers. Here’s what it’s getting.
The United Auto Workers provided some information on the deals, including a detailed explanation of the agreement it reached with Ford. The agreement is expected to become the model for later settlements with GM and Stellantis.
UAW leader slams companies for slow bargaining, files labor complaint
The United Auto Workers union says it has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Stellantis and General Motors for failing to make counteroffers to the union’s economic demands.
What you need to know about the NFL’s new labor agreement
The deal makes changes for the 2020 season and runs for 10 years after that, through the 2030 season. It brings some significant changes to the sport.
NFL, players move closer to new CBA, but deal not done yet
With a late-night vote, on the slim majority approval of the 32 team representatives, the NFL Players Association was preparing Wednesday to send the collective bargaining agreement proposal to the full union membership for potential ratification.
Player reps, NFL negotiators meet for 4 hours about new contract
Players union representatives and members of the NFL’s negotiating committee got together Tuesday in Indianapolis to hash out their differences in a new labor agreement the owners approved last week.
Talks resume as UAW strike against GM enters second day
Negotiators for General Motors and the United Auto Workers took a break from bargaining around 9 p.m. Monday but headed back at to the tables on Tuesday as a strike by more than 49,000 employees extended into a second day.
United Auto Workers union picks General Motors as bargaining target
The move announced Tuesday means that GM will be the focus of bargaining, and any deal with the company will set the pattern for Ford and Fiat Chrysler. It also means that if the union decides to go on strike, it will be against GM.