National Football League Players Association (NFLPA)
Background of the union:
-Established in 1956, the NFLPA has a long history of assuring proper recognition and representation of players’ interests.
-The NFLPA began when two Cleveland Brown players (Abe Gibron and Dante Lavelli) asked a lawyer and former Notre Dame football player (Creighton Miller), to help form and association to represent the football players.
-The First Executive Director of the NFLPA was John Gordy a former Detroit Lions player.
- The Players of the NFL believed they needed some basic rights, for example to be payed when they were injured and a minimum salary for any player in the league. The best way to do this was by forming a union and getting lawyers to represent them.
-Established in 1956, the NFLPA has a long history of assuring proper recognition and representation of players’ interests.
-The NFLPA began when two Cleveland Brown players (Abe Gibron and Dante Lavelli) asked a lawyer and former Notre Dame football player (Creighton Miller), to help form and association to represent the football players.
-The First Executive Director of the NFLPA was John Gordy a former Detroit Lions player.
- The Players of the NFL believed they needed some basic rights, for example to be payed when they were injured and a minimum salary for any player in the league. The best way to do this was by forming a union and getting lawyers to represent them.
The NFL Players Association:
Current News:
-New NFLCA President Elected (Eric Winston)
Read More At: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24491559/nflpa-elects-new-president-eric-winston
- Represents all players in matters concerning wages, hours and working conditions and protects their rights as professional football players
- Assures that the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement are met
- Negotiates and monitors retirement and insurance benefits
- Provides other member services and activities
- Provides assistance to charitable and community organizations
- Enhances and defends the image of players and their profession on and off the field
Current News:
-New NFLCA President Elected (Eric Winston)
Read More At: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24491559/nflpa-elects-new-president-eric-winston
Current Executive Director:
DeMaurice Smith
DeMaurice Smith
NFLPA President:
Eric Winston
Eric Winston
Sources:
-https://www.nflplayers.com/
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Football_League_Players_Association
-https://www.nflplayers.com/
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Football_League_Players_Association