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WNBA players union decides to opt out of current collective bargaining agreement

Oct. 21, 2024 16:11 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA players union has decided to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, two years before its expiration. The league and players union had the option to do so before Nov. 1. The early opt-out marks a crucial juncture for the league. The WNBA...

WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement

Oct. 14, 2024 13:19 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA had a record year in terms of growth in viewership and attendance, and with that the players now want a bigger piece of the financial pie. The players union and league have until Nov. 1 to potentially opt out of their current collective bargaining...

WNBA players and union speak out against commissioner after she failed to condemn fan racism

Sep. 11, 2024 01:55 AM EDT

WNBA players and their union spoke out against Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's recent comments on a TV show that failed to condemn racist and bitter criticism from fans toward the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry. Engelbert made an appearance on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” on Monday...