Italian unions Unsa Confsal, Cisl Fp, Confintesa Fp, Uilfp Giustizia, and Flp have strongly criticized a new justice decree, calling it a "grave attack" on collective bargaining and union democracy. They threaten to withdraw from a collective agreement if their concerns about the decree's impact on judicial office staff and non-stabilized personnel are not addressed.
Eurostat data reveals average EU working hours of 35.9 per week, with significant disparities. Balkan nations like Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia report the longest hours (over 40), while the Netherlands has the shortest (31.9), largely due to high part-time employment.
The NWSL is using its month-long break during the men's World Cup to launch a 'Summer of Soccer' initiative. The league hopes to attract new fans, including male viewers, by showcasing elite women's football while global attention is on the sport.
The NFL Referees Association ratified a new 7-year collective bargaining agreement with the NFL on Friday, eliminating the possibility of a work stoppage prior to the 2026 season.
From the Dallas Wings’ big moves to the most valuable team, here’s what we’ll be watching as the 2026 campaign begins on FridaySign up to get WNBA 30 in your inbox every TuesdayI’ve been obsessed with basketball for as long as I can remember (and have played it since I was five). Now, I cover the sport full-time. I co-wrote a book on the history of women’s hoops, Court Queens, and host the Audacy podcast The Women’s Hoops Show. I grew up a Sacramento Monarchs fan, and proudly own the signature sneakers of Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and A’ja Wilson. (Angel Reese, you’re next.) The WNBA is celebrating its historic 30th season this year, and I’ll be here every Tuesday covering the past, present and future of the game in this newsletter. Think of it as my exclusive WNBA diary, filling you in on the 4-1-1 of my favorite league. I can’t wait.As someone who celebrated my 30th birthday ahead of the league (not telling how long ahead), I can confidently say it’s a big deal. I, too, aimed to make more money and prioritize stability over hustle; WNBA players have signed million-dollar contracts for the first time, thanks to a new collective bargaining agreement. Some players, such as Atlanta’s Rhyne Howard, saw a 1,389% pay increase ($75,556 to $1.1m in her new three-year deal). In your 30s, you truly know your worth and come into your own. It’s fun to see the league mirror that, too. Continue reading...
The league’s new CBA has made some players millionaires. After years of instability, they’re now able to take control of their futureThe WNBA is entering its 30th season, a milestone worthy of as big of a celebration as its players could muster – and this year, they mustered up a lot. The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) negotiated a landmark collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the league that, among other things, introduces a revenue sharing system and an estimated average salary of $583,000.This season, all players will make the minimum of $270,000, up from $66,000; others may make as much as $1.4m. It’s money that Alysha Clark, a veteran forward for the Dallas Wings and vice-president of the WNBPA, describes to the Guardian as “amazing”. One of the most incredible aspects of the new deal, she says, is having the ability to pave the way for future generations of WNBA players. Continue reading...
The NFL distributed crew assignments to referees this week amid continued progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association, sources told ESPN. The assignments did not include any replacement officials the league has vetted. The existing CBA expires May 31, and the league has been negotiating for nearly two years, reaching an impasse this spring before recent progress. The NFL offered a six-year deal averaging 6.45% annual raises, with the average official earning $385,000 in 2025.
A member of a subcontractor union, who had been demanding collective bargaining ...
