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Are college athletes employees of their schools? A recent ruling says yes.
The National Labor Relations Board sided with college players this month in a regional ruling that agreed with the Dartmouth College men’s basketball team. It sets up the potential for the first-ever labor union for National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) athletes as Dartmouth players seek a vote to join the Service Employees International Union, which already represents some employees at the private, Ivy League school in New Hampshire.
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Unionizing would let the players negotiate a salary and working conditions. The case is being closely watched by other colleges and the NCAA, which strongly opposes the unionization of student athletes. If Dartmouth players are successful, it could open the door for other players across the U.S. to unionize.
The National Labor Relations Board has jurisdiction over only the private sector, but they could force the hand of the NCAA with a final ruling that athletes at private colleges are employees. However, the case is far from decided, as Dartmouth says it will appeal.
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