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New NWSL deal a ‘relief and joy’, Players Association boss says

by admin | Aug 30, 2024 | Representation, SEW

NWSL Players Association executive director Meghann Burke said the new collective bargaining agreement with the NWSL brought “relief and joy,” with the elimination of player drafts and amendments to parental leave and childcare benefits two of the key...

USWNT union backs LGBTQIA+ rights amid Albert controversy

by admin | Apr 12, 2024 | Representation, SEW

The United States Women’s National Team Players Association (USWNTPA) issued a statement Tuesday in support of LGBTQIA+ rights in the wake of a controversy over midfielder Korbin Albert’s social media posts. The 20-year-old Albert apologized last month for...

NWSL Players Association files grievance against league over free agency for 22 players

by admin | Aug 26, 2022 | Representation, SEW

The NWSL Players Association has filed a grievance over the league’s denial of free agency to 22 players, the union said on Thursday. Earlier in the day, the NWSL announced that at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 26, the free agency window will open for the first time. The...

WNBA releases new NFT collection built around voter activism

by admin | May 10, 2022 | Representation, SEW

It looks like WNBA players have come together and are working to find new innovative ways to make some money with the intent of putting it towards causes benefitting voting rights. According to a report from Clare Brennan of Just Women’s Sports, the WNBAPlayers...

Nov 1 – Nov 7, Highlights and Lowlights

by admin | Nov 7, 2021 | SEW, Weekly Highlights and Lowlights

? This week our highlight goes to The WNBA Players Association in the offseason as it continues to expand its impact, reach and visibility alongside the league’s growth. ? This week we give a thumbs down and our lowlight of the week to the the Washington Football Team...

NWSL Players Association announces NWSL agreement over list of demands

by admin | Nov 1, 2021 | #MeToo, SEW

The National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA) announced that the NWSL has agreed to meet all of the demands put forth by the union in the wake of instances of verbal abuse and sexual coercion of players. The announcement follows one made on...

WNBA Community Organizing Is Strengthened By Its Strong Players’ Union

by admin | Aug 26, 2021 | Representation, SEW

The WNBA has increasingly become known for its players organizing and advocating for social issues they believe in. That work would not exist if not for a powerful and united union that stands behind the players when they take a stand. The league has gained notoriety...

WNBPA adds first-of-its-kind Social Responsibility Partner in Amalgamated Bank to support causes

by admin | Aug 16, 2021 | Representation, SEW

In the months following the 2020 WNBA season focused on social justice, Amalgamated Bank reached out to the WNBA Players Association with a clear message historically atypical for a women’s league: We support your players, we salute them and we want to talk...

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