The Dartmouth men's basketball team has scheduled a union vote for March 5. This move has sparked conversations about the implications of student athletes unionizing, particularly in the context of subsidized, money-losing sports programs. Players from other teams and Ivy League schools have expressed interest in the initiative, which is being closely watched. Dartmouth College plans to appeal against the unionization efforts.
Two of the largest Black church groups in Georgia are formally uniting for the first time to mobilize Black voters in the battleground state ahead of the November presidential election. https://t.co/dvG8agc05m
This struggle session was organized by the GEA, Granite Education Association, part of the NEA. The NEA/GEA organized members from across the state to do this because it helps them back political candidates with whom they will later negotiate collective bargaining agreements. https://t.co/XyvJD1yF31 https://t.co/bnjHYuzU0P
The two Dartmouth players working to unionize their basketball team say other athletes — both on campus and from other Ivy League schools �� have been reaching out to see if they can join the effort. https://t.co/EKM2zT8cCs
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Dartmouth men’s basketball team will hold union vote on March 5 https://t.co/RT6NJNh2QX
"Dartmouth men's basketball team to hold union vote Mar 5." Interesting. So as are a subsidized, money losing biz, how does unionization work? Do you like reimburse the school for losses? Silly me. No, you'll get paid to play, then taxpayers will forgive your student loans.