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Trump backs hard cap in MLB as owners push for wage-limit in looming labor talks
sports1 month ago

Trump backs hard cap in MLB as owners push for wage-limit in looming labor talks

President Donald Trump publicly backs a hard salary cap for Major League Baseball, aligning with team owners as MLB and the players’ union begin high-stakes labor negotiations that could delay games next season. MLB has proposed a payroll cap of $245.3 million with a $171.2 million floor; the players’ union opposes a cap that would alter guaranteed salaries. With the current deal expiring Dec. 1 and a potential lockout starting Dec. 2, observers warn a dispute could echo the 1994-95 strike and threaten the 2027 season.

via The New York Times|
#labor-talks#mlb#players-union
MLB’s labor talks hint at ending local blackouts through media-rights overhaul
business1 month ago

MLB’s labor talks hint at ending local blackouts through media-rights overhaul

MLB’s first labor proposal hints at ending local broadcast blackouts by centralizing media rights and sharing local TV revenues, but only if players accept a salary cap; the shift would be gradual beginning in 2027, with national games expanding by 2029 while local offerings shrink, meaning fans will likely still need multiple subscriptions to watch every game.

via The New York Times|
#blackouts#business#labor-talks
Record Padres sale could reshape MLB economics and labor talks
business2 months ago

Record Padres sale could reshape MLB economics and labor talks

San Diego's $3.9 billion sale of the Padres to José Feliciano and Kwanza Jones—a league-record price—is framed as a potential turning point for MLB's next bargaining agreement, highlighting strong market demand and challenging the case for a salary cap while boosting expectations for centralized media rights, expanded gambling revenue, and future expansion fees that could benefit smaller‑market clubs.

via USA Today|
#business#expansion#labor-talks
NFL-NFLRA Talks Stall Over Pay, Training, and Full-Time Officials
sports3 months ago

NFL-NFLRA Talks Stall Over Pay, Training, and Full-Time Officials

NFL and the NFL Referees Association remain at a standstill in CBA negotiations, with the league offering a 6.7% pay bump vs the union’s 10.3% demand, a gap that translates to substantial dollars given officials’ roughly $350,000 average pay. Key sticking points include probationary training resources, the NFL’s push to waive the offseason dead period for probationary officials, and the broader question of making officiating a full-time, year-round profession. Proposals envision centralized headquarters, regular in-person reviews, VR training, and greater offseason involvement in rulemaking, funded by higher pay and relocation. While perfection in officiating is unlikely, advocates argue the move would improve game integrity despite costs; opponents question feasibility and expense. The dispute continues as both sides press their positions.

via NBC Sports|
#collective-bargaining#labor-talks#nfl
UPS and Teamsters Union Resume Labor Talks Amid Looming Strike Threat
labor-relations3 years ago

UPS and Teamsters Union Resume Labor Talks Amid Looming Strike Threat

United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Teamsters union are set to resume labor talks on Tuesday in an effort to avoid a potential strike that could disrupt supply chains and harm the economy. The talks aim to finalize a fair deal that increases pay, creates more full-time jobs, and strengthens worker protections. While tentative agreements have been reached on certain issues, disagreements remain over pay increases for part-time workers. The current labor pact expires on July 31.

via Reuters|
#contract-negotiations#labor-relations#labor-talks
UAW President Refuses Handshake with Automaker CEOs Until Contract Deal
labor-relations3 years ago

UAW President Refuses Handshake with Automaker CEOs Until Contract Deal

The United Auto Workers (UAW) will begin labor talks with Detroit's automakers without the usual handshake ceremonies, signaling a new approach by the UAW leadership. UAW President Shawn Fain has called the automakers the union's "enemies" and stated that he won't shake their hands until a deal is reached that reflects the needs of the workers. The negotiations will focus on demands such as restoring lost benefits, establishing cost-of-living adjustments, and setting tier-free wage scales. The automakers, on the other hand, want to ensure they have the cost structure to compete in the growing zero-emission transportation market.

via Detroit News|
#automakers#demands#handshake-ceremonies
Labor disputes cause chaos and delays at West Coast ports.
business3 years ago

Labor disputes cause chaos and delays at West Coast ports.

Labor talks between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association have yet to reach a resolution, causing delays for container ships at West Coast ports. The lack of port productivity is impacting the movement of vessels in and out of dock, with truckers reporting that it takes three hours to get in and out of the port. The White House is monitoring the situation closely, and industry groups are urging the Biden administration to intervene. The sluggish pace of trade is hanging over labor discussions, and West Coast ports have lost share of trade to East Coast ports due to concerns among shippers about the labor situation.

via CNBC|
#business#container-ships#delays