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NFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION• The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) is the labor union of the
National Football League. • early in its formation, the union was more concerned with unfair pay rates • focused on providing benefits or avoiding salary caps.
• Formed in 1956 in an effort to demand equitable pay for all players
• The union was officially recognized and obtained permission to collectively bargain on behalf of players in 1968.
• The NFL Players Association bargains with the owners of NFL teams.• If dissatisfied it can lead a strike as was done in 1982 and 1987.
• In addition to bargaining, the NFL Players Association also assists with public relations for football players, especially those embroiled in scandal. They also contribute to various social organizations.
• Lockout 2011??• http://www.nflplayers.com/Articles/CBA-News/First-and-Ten-Questions-NFL-
Players-Want-Answered/
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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA)
Bargained between management and labor
Management-ownersLabor-players association (NFLPA)Each team gets a representativeOften trying to help retired players
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CBA CONTINUEDRules of EmploymentSalary Cap/Minimum Salary
MLB=$300,000 for 2005 “Free Agent” after 5 years “Restricted Free Agent”=3-5 yearsCan not limit hair length or facial hairMaximum fine for being overweight=$50.00/dayReporting late for a meeting=$200.00Throwing a football into the stands=$200.00Conduct detrimental to club=1weeks salary and/or 4 weeks suspension w/o pay
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WHAT ABOUT THE NHL?
What happens without a CBA?
Strike Union walks off the job
Lockout Owners do not let the workers come to work