Over 97 per cent of players have given the CFLPA their support in a strike vote.
Over 97 per cent of players gave the union their support in a strike vote Wednesday, the CFL Players’ Association announced Thursday. The league and players will return to the bargaining table Monday and Tuesday in Toronto, their first face-to-face meeting since April 9.
Exactly how many players participated in the vote wasn’t clear. In its statement, the CFLPA said, "Almost every CFL player participated in this vote." In this instance, it’s also a step in ensuring the various provincial laws are satisfied in the event a work stoppage is necessary. The CFLPA reiterated in the statement its goal remains reaching a fair deal that works for both parties."We conducted a strike vote on Wednesday because CFL players have a voice, because we need to satisfy various provincial labour codes," the statement said.
There also are fences to mend. On April 10, the day after the last meeting, CFLPA executive director Brian Ramsay told reporters the league had unilaterally decided to delay negotiations until next Monday.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
CFL, CFL Players Association to resume collective bargaining talks next weekBoth the league and CFL Players’ Association confirmed they’ll meet Monday and Tuesday in Toronto
Read more »
CFL, CFLPA to resume collective bargaining talks next week - Sportsnet.caTalks between the CFL and its players on a new collective bargaining agreement will resume next Monday.
Read more »
Labour uncertainty boosting rookie camp costs for CFL GMs - Sportsnet.caContract talks between the CFL Players' Association and CFL are costing players plenty of money. But it could also increase the cost of doing business for the league's nine teams.
Read more »
Ambrosie remains confident CFL, CFLPA can reach agreement in time - Sportsnet.caThe clock is ticking, but CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie remains confident the league and its players can agree on a new contract in time for the start of training camp.
Read more »
CFLPA tells players not to report to CFL training camps without new agreementThe CFLPA has instructed its players not to make travel arrangements to attend CFL training camps when they open May 19.
Read more »
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie confident CFL, CFLPA can come to agreement before training camp startsCommissioner Randy Ambrosie confident CFL, CFLPA can come to agreement before training camp starts Globe_Sports
Read more »
Ambrosie remains confident CFL, CFLPA can reach agreement - TSN.caThe clock is ticking, but CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie remains confident the league and its players can agree on a new contract in time for the start of training camp.
Read more »
Ed Willes: Heartsick Lions huddle to praise Kato's love, loyalty, duct tape magicOpinion: But for most of his 40 years with the club, he was the beating heart of the Lions, the CFL team’s conscience and institutional memory, the gatekeeper of its secrets.
Read more »
CFL, CFLPA to resume collective bargaining talks next week - Sportsnet.caTalks between the CFL and its players on a new collective bargaining agreement will resume next Monday.
Read more »
CFL, CFL Players Association to resume collective bargaining talks next weekBoth the league and CFL Players’ Association confirmed they’ll meet Monday and Tuesday in Toronto
Read more »
Eriksen strikes late to give Spurs victory over Brighton - Sportsnet.caChristian Eriksen broke through Brighton's resistance with a late goal to give Tottenham a 1-0 victory in the Premier League on Tuesday and boost the London club's Champions League qualification bid.
Read more »