Majority of U.S. adults oppose college athletes forming unions, survey reveals

A recent AP-NORC survey indicates a generational divide in opinions on unionization for college athletes, with younger Americans showing more support.

• 55% of U.S. adults believe NCAA athletes should not be allowed to form unions for collective bargaining.
• Support for unionization is higher among younger Americans, Democrats, and Independents, with around 60% of adults under 45 in favor.
• Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville argues that unionizing would 'absolutely kill college sports', emphasizing that athletes are student-athletes, not employees.
• A significant milestone was reached as Dartmouth's men's basketball players voted to join a union, marking a potential shift towards recognizing college athletes as employees.
• The survey also found that 53% of U.S. adults believe colleges with major athletic programs should share broadcast revenue with athletes, though less than half support additional financial compensations.

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