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WNBA Players Authorize Strike Amid Salary Negotiations

12/25/2025

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Nneka Ogwumike, president of the WNBA Players Association, announced that players voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike during collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations.
Players still intend to participate in the 2026 season, while the vote empowers the executive committee to initiate a strike if needed.
Current negotiations involve a proposed revenue-sharing model that would increase player salaries, but Ogwumike criticized it as inadequate, with players seeking about 30% of gross revenue compared to the league's offer of less than 15%.
Ogwumike remains hopeful for a collaborative resolution before the January 9 deadline.

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Nneka Ogwumike, president of the WNBA Players Association, announced that players voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike during collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations.
Players still intend to participate in the 2026 season, while the vote empowers the executive committee to initiate a strike if needed.
Current negotiations involve a proposed revenue-sharing model that would increase player salaries, but Ogwumike criticized it as inadequate, with players seeking about 30% of gross revenue compared to the league's offer of less than 15%.
Ogwumike remains hopeful for a collaborative resolution before the January 9 deadline.