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Proposed Bargaining Agreement Seeks Stability for College Athletes

12/9/2025

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Athletes.org has proposed a collective bargaining agreement to address instability in college sports caused by ongoing legal challenges over player compensation and eligibility.
The proposal was developed with input from more than 5,000 athletes and includes revenue-sharing models and salary caps.
Some athletic directors express interest in collective bargaining as a solution.
The NCAA's resistance to recognizing athletes as employees presents a major obstacle.

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Athletes.org has proposed a collective bargaining agreement to address instability in college sports caused by ongoing legal challenges over player compensation and eligibility.
The proposal was developed with input from more than 5,000 athletes and includes revenue-sharing models and salary caps.
Some athletic directors express interest in collective bargaining as a solution.
The NCAA's resistance to recognizing athletes as employees presents a major obstacle.