Particle.news
Download on the App Store
3 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

WNBA Players Union Signals Potential Work Stoppage in CBA Talks

Union director Terri Jackson emphasizes player demands for higher pay, better benefits, and structural changes as negotiations intensify ahead of key deadlines.

Image
Image

Overview

  • WNBPA executive director Terri Jackson stated the union is prepared to negotiate for a new CBA 'as long as it takes,' leaving a work stoppage on the table.
  • Key demands include increased salaries, a softened salary cap, expanded rosters, improved family planning benefits, and player involvement in media rights discussions.
  • The current CBA, which expires on October 31, 2025, was opted out of by the union last October to push for terms reflecting the league's recent growth.
  • Negotiation milestones aim for significant progress by the July 18–19 All-Star break and a finalized agreement by the contract's expiration date.
  • The WNBA's record-breaking 2024 season, with a 48% rise in attendance and the highest viewership in 24 years, bolsters the union's leverage in ongoing talks.