Part 2: NWSL CBA rules governing the union
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) bargained in good faith with the National Women’s Soccer League Players’ Association (NWSLPA) over the course of 40 bargaining sessions to get a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) ratified and executed. The bargaining sessions started in the Fall of 2020 with the final CBA officially executed on April 29, 2022.
This is Part 2 of a multi-part series analyzing the CBA from my perspective as a sports attorney and sports business professional. I will provide commentary and insight into the intricacies of the CBA.
Part 1: NWSL CBA sports law breakdown
What does the CBA entail? This is a the first part of a series of articles not only providing an overview of the CBA, but will also contain my commentary both as a sports attorney and sports business professional.
NWSLPA Ratifies First CBA in Women’s Soccer History
On Jan. 31st at approximately 8.30pm ET the National Women’s Soccer League’s Player’s Association announced they had ratified the first ever collective bargaining agreement in women’s soccer history. It is subject to the approval of the Board of Governors. This means the players will not strike and will attend preseason camp on Feb. 1st, 2022.
Day 3 of the MLB Lockout 2021
The players might enjoy the extra rest, but if these labor negotiations drag on without an agreement, then players might be physically affected by the lack of access to team facilities and rehab programs. Remember, that during a lockout players cannot be in contact with the team or league and are not allowed to access the facilities including trainers or physical therapists.