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Northwestern Football Players Seek To Join Labor Union
by Staff Reporter
January 28, 20140 Comments

Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
(Pictured From left to right) CAPA president Ramogi Huma, Northwestern University quarterback Kain Colter, United Steelworkers (USW) national political director Tim Waters, and United Steelworkers (USW) president Leo W. Gerard.
Northwestern University football players are seeking union representation with the assistance of the National College Players Association. Per ESPN,
Northwestern University football players are seeking union representation with the assistance of the National College Players Association. Per ESPN,
quote:Complete Story
For the first time in the history of college sports, athletes are asking to be represented by a labor union, taking formal steps on Tuesday to begin the process of being recognized as employees.
Ramogi Huma, president of the National College Players Association, filed a petition in Chicago on behalf of football players at Northwestern University, submitting the form at the regional office of the National Labor Relations Board.
"It's become clear that relying on NCAA policymakers won't work, that they are never going to protect college athletes, and you can see that with their actions over the past decade. Look at their position on concussions.” -Ramogi Huma, NCPA president.
Filed Under: NCAA Football
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