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Women’s Hockey Players Unite, Boost Bargaining Power

3/6/2026

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  • Women’s hockey players joined the AFL-CIO as the federation’s 65th union, boosting bargaining power.
  • The move follows rising interest in the Professional Women’s Hockey League after the U.S. women’s team won Olympic gold.
  • Malaika Underwood, Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association executive director, urged athletes to pursue collective action.
  • The PWHL is financed by Mark Walter and operates under a CBA through 2031.