A National Labor Relations Board regional official has decided that Dartmouth basketball players are employees of the school, and could create the first-ever labor union for NCAA athletes.

A National Labor Relations Board regional official ruled on Monday that Dartmouth basketball players are employees of the school, clearing the way for an election that would create the first-ever labor union for NCAA athletes.

All 15 members of the Dartmouth men’s basketball team signed a petition in September asking to join Local 560 of the Service Employees International Union, which already represents some other employees at the Ivy League school in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Unionizing would allow the players to negotiate not only over salary but working conditions, including practice hours and travel.

  • The Pantser
    5•10 months ago

    Taking away sports scholarships without making college free would just result in these athletes never getting degrees.

    That’s because there is no future in sports and telling these kids you made it to college sports and you will go pro someday is a lie. It’s only hurting the ones who never make it they get a poor education and disappointment.

    • queermunist she/her
      -1•10 months ago

      Just because there’s no future in sports doesn’t mean their scholarship doesn’t get them an employable degree.

      And a poor education with a degree is still a very good deal.