National Football League Players Association
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| Name | National Football League Players Association |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Members | Over 2,000 |
| Leader | JC Tretter |
| Affiliates | AFL-CIO, United Steelworkers |
National Football League Players Association is a labor union that represents the National Football League (NFL) players in collective bargaining with the NFL and its owners, including Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Arthur Blank. The organization was founded in 1956 by Cleveland Browns players, including Dante Lavelli and Frank Gatski, with the goal of improving player salaries, benefits, and working conditions, similar to the efforts of the Major League Baseball Players Association and the National Basketball Players Association. The NFLPA is affiliated with the AFL-CIO and the United Steelworkers, and has worked with other labor unions, such as the National Hockey League Players' Association and the Major League Soccer Players Union. The organization is led by JC Tretter, a former Cleveland Browns player, and has a strong relationship with the NFL Players Association Foundation, which provides support to former players, including Jim Brown and Joe Montana.
● History
The National Football League Players Association has a rich history, dating back to 1956 when it was founded by a group of Cleveland Browns players, including Dante Lavelli and Frank Gatski, who were influenced by the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. The organization was initially led by Creighton Miller, a Cleveland Browns player, and later by John Mackey, a Baltimore Colts player, who played a key role in the 1971 collective bargaining agreement with the NFL. The NFLPA has also been led by other notable players, including Gene Upshaw, a Oakland Raiders player, and DeMaurice Smith, a former Washington Redskins player, who have worked with the NFL and its owners, including Al Davis and Daniel Snyder. The organization has worked closely with other labor unions, such as the United Auto Workers and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, to improve working conditions and benefits for players, including Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.
● Structure and Governance
The National Football League Players Association is governed by a board of player representatives, including Richard Sherman, a San Francisco 49ers player, and Andrew Whitworth, a Los Angeles Rams player, who are elected by their peers to represent their teams, including the New England Patriots and the Dallas Cowboys. The organization is led by an executive director, currently JC Tretter, who works with the board of player representatives to make decisions on collective bargaining, player benefits, and other issues, including the NFL concussion protocol and the NFL player conduct policy. The NFLPA also has a number of committees, including the Player Safety Committee and the Financial Advisory Committee, which are responsible for advising the organization on specific issues, such as the NFL salary cap and the NFL revenue sharing model. The organization works closely with other labor unions, such as the National Education Association and the Service Employees International Union, to advocate for the rights of workers, including NFL referees and NFL coaches.
● Collective Bargaining Agreements
The National Football League Players Association has negotiated a number of collective bargaining agreements with the NFL over the years, including the 1971 agreement, which established the NFL Players Association as the exclusive bargaining representative of NFL players, and the 2011 agreement, which included provisions for revenue sharing and player safety, and was influenced by the National Labor Relations Board and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. The organization has also negotiated agreements on issues such as salary caps, free agency, and player benefits, including the NFL player pension plan and the NFL player health insurance plan, which have been influenced by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Affordable Care Act. The NFLPA has worked with the NFL and its owners, including Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft, to reach agreements that benefit both players and owners, including the NFL television contracts and the NFL sponsorship deals, which have been influenced by the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission.
● Player Benefits and Services
The National Football League Players Association provides a number of benefits and services to its members, including health insurance, pension plans, and financial planning, which are similar to those offered by the Major League Baseball Players Association and the National Basketball Players Association. The organization also provides support for players who are transitioning out of the game, including career counseling and education assistance, which are influenced by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the Higher Education Act. The NFLPA has also established a number of programs to support player health and wellness, including the NFL Player Care Foundation and the NFL Life Line, which have been influenced by the National Institutes of Health and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The organization works closely with other organizations, such as the American Red Cross and the United Way, to provide support to players and their families, including NFL wives and NFL children.
● Labor Disputes and Strikes
The National Football League Players Association has been involved in a number of labor disputes and strikes over the years, including the 1982 NFL players' strike and the 1987 NFL players' strike, which were influenced by the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. The organization has also been involved in disputes over issues such as revenue sharing and player safety, including the NFL concussion lawsuit and the NFL player compensation lawsuit, which have been influenced by the Federal Tort Claims Act and the Class Action Fairness Act. The NFLPA has worked with the NFL and its owners, including Al Davis and Daniel Snyder, to resolve these disputes and reach agreements that benefit both players and owners, including the NFL collective bargaining agreement and the NFL player contract, which have been influenced by the Federal Arbitration Act and the Uniform Commercial Code.
● Charity and Community Involvement
The National Football League Players Association is involved in a number of charitable and community initiatives, including the NFL Players Association Foundation, which provides support to former players, including Jim Brown and Joe Montana, and their families, including NFL wives and NFL children. The organization also works with other charitable organizations, such as the United Way and the American Red Cross, to provide support to communities in need, including Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, which have been influenced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. The NFLPA has also established a number of programs to support youth football and education, including the NFL Play 60 program and the NFL Foundation, which have been influenced by the No Child Left Behind Act and the Every Student Succeeds Act. The organization works closely with other organizations, such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the YMCA, to provide support to young people, including NFL youth football camps and NFL education programs, which have been influenced by the 21st Century Community Learning Centers and the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.