A fighter's union might actually happen. Today, a high-powered baseball agent (Jeff Boris) and a team of labor lawyers (including Nick Diaz's lawyer) who have a lot of experience working with player and referee associations formed The Professional Fighters Association.
The player's unions of all four major sports (plus MLS, lol) released statements supporting the Fighters union. They now need to try to get the fighters to vote to certify the union.
Quote:
“As Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, I support the efforts of the fighters to organize. The solidarity and commitment of the group will be essential to their ability to protect and advance their workplace rights.”
Tony Clark
Executive Director | Major League Baseball Players Association
“I have been privileged to represent elite athletes for nearly 40 years, and believe now more than ever in the benefits of collective bargaining to secure and enhance terms and conditions of employment. That is why I fully support and encourage efforts of the fighters to organize a union to represent them.”
Donald M. Fehr
Executive Director | National Hockey League Players Association
“As a strong labor union, the NFL Players Association recognizes the need for a collective voice among athletes and supports the efforts of the UFC fighters to stand together as a team to advance their rights as working men and women.”
DeMaurice Smith
Executive Director | National Football League Players Association
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