This didn’t take long: a majority of the 5,567 contacted MiLB players have agreed to be represented as a separate bargaining unit by the MLB Players Association. (more…)
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MiLB unionization, new CBA could happen as soon as 2023 season
With MLB poised to voluntarily recognize the MLB Players Association as representing minor leaguers, MiLB unionization and a groundbreaking MiLB CBA could happen as soon as the 2023 season. (more…)
MLBPA affiliating with AFL-CIO in MiLB player pursuit
We’re seeing a historic alignment, as the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) is officially affiliating with the AFL-CIO as it continues an unprecedented effort to move past MLB ranks and unionize Minor League Baseball players. (more…)
MLBPA announces initiative to unionize Minor League Baseball players
The Major League Baseball Players Association has announced a move to unionize Minor League Baseball players, an effort approved by the MLBPA Executive Board last night. (more…)
MLB delays start of 2022 regular season again, this time to April 14
We heard about a lot of talk regarding an international draft in the discussions of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), but without a final deal in place today, the 2022 regular season debut has been delayed again, to April 14. (more…)
After marathon session, MLB CBA talks resume today
After a marathon negotiating session ending at 3 a.m., talks are set to resume today on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), avoiding for now another delay to the launch of the 2022 regular season. (more…)
MLB Players Association, MLB pledge funds for impacted spring-training workers
With spring training impacted by MLB’s player lockout, the MLB Players Association pledged $1 million to support local workers, a move later matched by MLB owners. (more…)
After weekend of negotiations, can MLB and players reach a labor deal?
After a weekend of negotiations that reportedly saw progress toward a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between MLB and MLB players, there’s hope that further negotiations today and tonight will yield a deal. (more…)
After detour, MLB labor talks to resume Saturday
After a short mediator-centered diversion followed by owners meetings, MLB labor talks between owners and the players association are set to resume Saturday, with Rob Manfred expressing optimism spring training and the regular season will not be delayed. (more…)
MLBPA rejects mediation; now what?
With the Major League Baseball Players Association–as expected–rejecting an MLB request for federal mediation to resolve disagreements over a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the two sides are entering uncharted territory. (more…)
MLB, players resume talks today
Major League Baseball and MLB Players Association reps are resuming talks today over a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), with the beginning of spring training and the regular season looming. (more…)
MLB, players meet in person; talks to continue today
After a New York City meeting yesterday between MLB officials and players association officials, another face-to-face sit-down is scheduled for today, as progress is reported on a new labor agreement. (more…)
MLBPA: We’re set to launch 2020 MLB season
With the players association signing off on a July 1 reporting date and agreement on operating protocols, the 2020 MLB season is a go, with a 60-game season beginning the weekend July 23-24. (more…)