Game Changers: Unpacking the WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement
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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of Jump Ball and Study Hall titled 'Game Changers,' hosted by K. Dot, features an in-depth panel discussion on the WNBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Panelists, including Lauren Sanders from 9450 Basketball Network, Brittany Wallace and Chanteé Hallet from 21 Titles, dive into the significant aspects of the CBA, emphasizing the monumental changes brought about by the 2020 agreement such as salary increases, improved travel conditions, maternity benefits, and the ongoing struggle for equitable compensation. The discussion highlights the disparities between the WNBA and NBA salaries, the need for enhanced revenue sharing models, sponsorships, media coverage, and the importance of investing in players' long-term sustainability. The episode also touches on the role of social media in rallying support for the players, the impact of the CBA on maternity leave policies, historical neglect of player maternity needs, and the future of WNBA negotiations and potential improvements in the next CBA. The conversation wraps up with a call to fans for increased support and engagement with the league and its coverage.
Game Changers: Unpacking the WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Game Changers: Unpacking the WNBA Collective…
Game Changers: Unpacking the WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of Jump Ball and Study Hall titled 'Game Changers,' hosted by K. Dot, features an in-depth panel discussion on the WNBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Panelists, including Lauren Sanders from 9450 Basketball Network, Brittany Wallace and Chanteé Hallet from 21 Titles, dive into the significant aspects of the CBA, emphasizing the monumental changes brought about by the 2020 agreement such as salary increases, improved travel conditions, maternity benefits, and the ongoing struggle for equitable compensation. The discussion highlights the disparities between the WNBA and NBA salaries, the need for enhanced revenue sharing models, sponsorships, media coverage, and the importance of investing in players' long-term sustainability. The episode also touches on the role of social media in rallying support for the players, the impact of the CBA on maternity leave policies, historical neglect of player maternity needs, and the future of WNBA negotiations and potential improvements in the next CBA. The conversation wraps up with a call to fans for increased support and engagement with the league and its coverage.