Dartmouth Men's Basketball Players File Union Petition, Latest Push for College Athlete Labor Rights

Dartmouth men's basketball players filed a petition with the NLRB to form a union, represented by the SEIU.
Previous attempt by Northwestern football players to unionize was denied by the NLRB in 2014.
Dartmouth is reviewing the petition and considering its response in line with its educational mission.
There is a legal argument some college athletes are employees, though Ivy League Dartmouth may not be the ideal test case.
The case could take years to resolve as collective bargaining for college athletes continues to be debated.