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WNBA Players Vote to Strike 'when Necessary' Amid Labor ...
The WNBPA secured strike authorization with 98% approval from 93% of players to strengthen leverage amid stalled collective bargaining talks.
- The WNBPA membership voted overwhelmingly to authorize the executive committee to call a strike when necessary, with 93% voting and 98% approving on Thursday amid ongoing CBA talks.
- The WNBPA and league have been negotiating for months with the deadline extended to Jan. 9 after prior Oct. 31 and Nov. 30 deadlines, with unresolved disputes over revenue sharing and salaries.
- Framing the move as strategic, the WNBPA noted the authorization gives negotiators another tool and affirms players' confidence in leadership and solidarity.
- The authorization increases the risk that a strike would mark the first labor stoppage in WNBA history amid stalled talks, though players said they still want games to be played.
- Players are also pushing beyond pay for child care and retirement benefits, with Kelsey Plum calling talks `a little bit disheartening` while players and owners meet regularly.
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