Posts tagged Big Ten
NLRB Sets Up Clash Over College Athlete Unionization, Employment
May 22, 2023 // The complaint alleged that USC’s media policies violated labor laws. The school’s handbook tells students to “smile” and “be positive” when being interviewed by the media. It also tells students not to “post anything that would embarrass USC, your team, or your family” on social media. The legal action, which has been in the works since December 2022, sets up a court battle over the status of student athletes this November. The moves also open the door to unionization and employment status for the college football and basketball players who create the biggest media draws for their conferences.
What a Players Union/Association Means for Penn State Football
July 25, 2022 // Penn State Football could be a leader in the new era of college football. Quarterback Sean Clifford leading the charge. Not only is he running a successful agency that helps athletes navigate the NIL landscape, but now it seems he is leading a movement to give the players more power. Every couple of years we hear about a group that is trying to “unionize” in college sports. Most of the time it is met with harsh criticism from fans and the universities. revenue-sharing plan, amateurism, More Perfect Union