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Dartmouth Basketball Team Votes to Unionize, Challenging NCAA's Amateurism Model

The National Labor Relations Board's ruling in favor of Dartmouth players as employees could reshape college sports.

Dartmouth Big Green players huddle during a game on February 16, 2024, in New York City.
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Men's basketball players for Dartmouth voted to join a union on Tuesday.
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Overview

  • Dartmouth's men's basketball team voted to form a union, marking a significant step in college athletes' rights.
  • The NLRB regional director ruled Dartmouth basketball players are employees, eligible to unionize.
  • Dartmouth has appealed the decision, arguing that athletes are part of the educational experience, not employees.
  • The case could set a precedent for other private schools and is part of a broader push for college athletes' rights.
  • Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's opinion in a related case suggests support for viewing student athletes as employees.