Dartmouth College Men’s Basketball Team Unionization

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The Dartmouth College men’s basketball team voted to form a union, a first for college athletes, in an effort to become employees in the college sports industry. Dartmouth warned of potential consequences, such as ejection from the Ivy League or NCAA. The players believe this could lead to changes in college sports.

Key Points

  • First unionization of college athletes at Dartmouth College
  • Players voted 13-2 to join Service Employees International Union Local 560
  • Dartmouth warned of potential consequences
  • Similar effort in 2016 with Northwestern University football team

Pros

  • Potential for college athletes to be recognized as employees
  • Possibility of negotiating pay and working conditions

Cons

  • Risk of being ejected from the Ivy League or NCAA
  • Facing a lengthy legal battle against the college