Us Women`s Soccer Team Collective Bargaining Agreement
The U.S. Women`s Soccer Team has made headlines in recent years for their outstanding performance on the field and their advocacy for equal pay and treatment. In 2019, the team negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the U.S. Soccer Federation, which includes significant improvements in pay, working conditions, and other benefits.
One of the key provisions in the new CBA is a significant increase in base pay for the players. Under the previous agreement, the players received a base salary of $3,000 per game, which was supplemented by bonuses for wins and other achievements. The new agreement increases the base salary to $4,500 per game, with the opportunity for further bonuses based on performance.
In addition to the increase in pay, the new CBA includes improvements in travel and working conditions. The players will now fly in business class for all travel, instead of coach, and will have access to better accommodations and training facilities. They will also receive increased per diem allowances for meals and other expenses, and will have greater flexibility in scheduling and training routines.
Perhaps most importantly, the new CBA includes provisions for equal treatment and support for both the men`s and women`s national teams. The U.S. Women`s Team has long advocated for equal pay and treatment, arguing that they bring in equal or greater revenue for U.S. Soccer than the men`s team, despite receiving significantly lower compensation. The new agreement includes commitments from U.S. Soccer to address these disparities, including increased investment in the women`s game and the creation of a Women`s National Team Players` Council to provide a forum for player input and feedback.
Overall, the new CBA represents an important step forward for the U.S. Women`s Soccer Team and for the broader movement for gender equality in sports. By securing significant improvements in pay, working conditions, and other benefits, the players have demonstrated their power to advocate for change and to push for greater recognition and support for women`s sports. As the team prepares for the upcoming Summer Olympics, they can do so with the knowledge that they have secured more equitable treatment and compensation for themselves and for future generations of women athletes.