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Football Union Evidently Colluded With NFL
October 17, 2025 // One plausible, though yet to be proven explanation is that, even as he was ruling over the NFLPA, Mr. Howell was also working as a “paid, part-time consultant for the Carlyle Group, one of a select group of league-approved private equity firms now seeking minority ownership in NFL franchises,” as Mr. Van Natta and Ms. Kahler reported in a July 10 followup story for ESPN. “Enhancing the profitability of NFL teams by tamping down the compensation of football players arguably advanced the interests of the Carlyle Group,” explained Mr. Mourad. “That could be why Mr. Howell seemingly sided with NFL executives and against the players he purportedly represented.”
Lambeau Field workers win first union contract
November 7, 2024 // The beer vendors are employed by Delaware North, the food and beverage provider for the stadium. The Milwaukee Area Service & Hospitality Workers Union, or MASH, represents more than 90 people who serve beer and other beverages at Lambeau. The union said 88 percent of the vendors voted to approve a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated with Delaware North.
How Dartmouth College’s unionization case could impact athletes at University of Arizona, ASU
February 28, 2024 // In the event Sacks’ ruling is upheld and Dartmouth men’s basketball players are allowed to unionize, the players could collectively bargain for a number of issues. “They could organize, they could form their unions, they could strike if they don’t like working conditions,” said Aaron Hernandez, assistant dean and executive director of Allan “Bud” Selig sports law and business program. “They could collectively bargain if the university is earning a check based off of some TV deal, as part of the greater conference.