College Athletes Gain Union Rights and Collective Bargaining Power.
This bill grants college athletes the right to form unions and collectively bargain over their working conditions, compensation, and safety standards. It redefines athletes receiving financial aid as "employees" under labor law for bargaining purposes, shifting the power dynamic with universities and athletic conferences. Crucially, the act aims to protect athletes' existing financial aid and tax status from negative changes due to this reclassification.
Key points
College athletes receiving financial aid gain the right to organize and negotiate employment terms with their institutions.
Both public and private universities must recognize these athletes as "employees" for collective bargaining purposes under the NLRA.
The law explicitly protects athletes' current tax treatment of scholarships and their eligibility for federal financial aid.
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