Sports Illustrated Union Files Lawsuit Against The Arena Group Over Mass Layoffs

The union accuses the company of targeting union-active employees for termination amid a licensing dispute with Authentic Brands Group.

Sports Illustrated Union has filed a lawsuit against The Arena Group, accusing it of union-busting tactics following the company's decision to lay off staff, including around 80 unionized staffers.
The Arena Group, which operates Sports Illustrated, announced mass layoffs earlier this month due to 'substantial debt and recently missed payments'.
The layoffs came amid a multimillion-dollar dispute between Authentic Brands Group, which owns Sports Illustrated, and The Arena Group, which has an agreement to license the magazine’s rights.
The NewsGuild of New York alleges that The Arena Group targeted employees who were active in the union for termination.
The National Labor Relations Board will conduct an investigation into the allegations. If the union prevails, the board could compel Arena to make back payments and reinstate discharged workers.