Labor Relations
The union for NBA athletes is led by Chris Paul. This union is an example of this term.
What is a players' association?
These are the two numbers that Michael Jordan wore in his time as an NBA player.
What are 23 and 45?
A foam company makes 95% of all the foam used in pro surfboards. Surfboard makers do not have any real alternatives to choose from. This scenario is an example of this term.
What is a monopoly?
This is the MLB document that sets minimum player salaries (among other things). Without it, there would be no MLB season.
What is a Collective Bargaining Agreement? (CBA)
This is the number of teams in the NFL.
What is 32?
Tabloid magazine photographers aggressively follow a pro athlete, causing the athlete to get into a car accident. This scenario is an example of this term.
What is violating right of privacy?
In 1992, the NHL Players Association were unhappy with league ownership and decided not to play. This situation is an example of this term.
What is a player strike?
This is the decade that the very first Super Bowl took place.
What is the 1960's? (1967)
On a sold out gameday, a person stands outside the Panthers' stadium trying to re-sell tickets for more than they are worth. This person is an example of this term.
In 2011, NBA team owners were unhappy with the Players Association and decided not to allow any games or practices to take place. This situation is an example of this term.
What is an owner lockout?
This is the decade that JHS basketball head coach Rasheed Wallace was born.
What is the 1970's? (1974)
The MLB is legally allowed to ignore the rules of the Sherman Act. The league can do this because of this term.
What is an anti-trust exemption?
The NFL Players Association negotiated successfully for a CBA that included more rights for free agents. This process of negotiation is an example of this term.
What is collective bargaining?
This is the number of NCAA Tournament Championships the UNC Men's Basketball program has won in its history.
What is 6?
A new sports drink company creates a magazine ad and uses a photo of James Harden practicing in it. James Harden does not know they are doing this. This situation is an example of this term.
What is violating right of publicity?