More than 40 WNBA players attended a significant meeting in Indianapolis regarding a new collective bargaining agreement. This meeting was the largest player turnout in history for CBA negotiations but ended without resolution. The WNBPA expressed dissatisfaction with the league's proposal, emphasizing the need for a transformational agreement that reflects the business growth. The union highlighted the booming media rights and team values, stressing that neglecting player compensation could stall progress. The league is also planning significant expansion, raising additional concerns about revenue sharing with players.
The WNBA's response to our proposals fails to address the priorities we've voiced from the day we opted out: a transformational CBA that delivers our rightful share of the business we built, improves working conditions, and ensures the success we create lifts both today's players and the generations that follow.
The business is booming -- media rights, ratings, revenue, team valuations, expansion fees, attendance, and ticket sales -- are all up in historic fashion. But short-changing the working women who make this business possible stalls growth.
The only thing more unsustainable than the current system is pretending it can go on forever.
The league plans to expand to 18 teams by 2030, with each of the three new teams paying a $250 million expansion fee.
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