LABOR RELATIONS SPORTS MARKETING

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 The NFL Players Association bargains with the owners of NFL teams. If dissatisfied it can lead a strike as was done in 1982 and 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?? Answered/ Answered/

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) Bargained between management and labor  Management-owners  Labor-players association (NFLPA)  Each team gets a representative  Often trying to help retired players

CBA CONTINUED Rules of Employment  Salary Cap/Minimum Salary  MLB=$300,000 for 2005  “Free Agent” after 5 years  “Restricted Free Agent”=3-5 years  Can not limit hair length or facial hair  Maximum fine for being overweight=$50.00/day  Reporting late for a meeting=$  Throwing a football into the stands=$  Conduct detrimental to club=1weeks salary and/or 4 weeks suspension w/o pay

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