The WNBPA players union had a virtual meeting on Tuesday to discuss next steps toward getting to a new CBA with the WNBA. But there are disagreements, in particular about how to approach a potential strike if necessary, according to Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports.
Earlier in the offseason, the players were nearly unanimous about giving the union leadership authority to strike if necessary. However, Costabile’s most recent report indicates that WNBA players are not on the same page regarding
a potential work stoppage. I’m a little shocked by players disagreeing about a strike, because this indicates that there may be players who want to go on strike now.
The report also indicated next steps if a CBA is reached by Mar. 10. The CBA itself wouldn’t be signed until Mar. 31, but the offseason would be compressed into just a two week period. Here is the quote.
The league told GMs that if a deal is verbally agreed to on March 10, it would not be signed until March 31, according to multiple sources. In this timeline, the expansion draft would be held between April 1 and 6. Qualifying offers, including core designations, could be sent out on April 7 and 8, followed immediately by a negotiating period from April 9-11. The signing period would begin on the April 12 and extend through the 18th, a day before training camp begins. The college draft would be held on April 13.
It looks like things will go to the wire as we head toward Mar. 10. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
