Dartmouth Basketball Players Lead Historic Unionization Effort

Following a landmark NLRB ruling, Dartmouth's basketball team moves to form the first college athletes' union, signaling potential widespread changes in collegiate sports.

• Dartmouth basketball players Romeo Myrthil and Cade Haskins spearhead a movement to unionize their team, receiving support from athletes across the Ivy League.
• The National Labor Relations Board ruled that Dartmouth players are employees, entitled to form a union, challenging the NCAA's long-standing amateurism model.
• The team plans a union election on March 5, with all members already signing a petition for representation by the Service Employees International Union.
• Dartmouth intends to appeal the NLRB's decision, potentially taking the case to federal courts, which could prolong the resolution for years.
• This effort marks the first time college athletes in the U.S. have moved to unionize, potentially setting a precedent for other schools and sports.

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