Alex Creighton, Senior
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The WNBA reached an agreement on a new, eight-year collective-bargaining agreement Tuesday, and the players picked up significant wins in negotiations. WNBA players will now receive better pay, more marketing opportunities and increased family benefits as part of the new agreement. Here’s a statement made by the WNBA on the recent agreement,
“The 2020 CBA features significant investments by the league and its teams aimed directly at increasing player salary and compensation, improvements to the overall player experience, resources specifically designed with the professional female athlete in mind, as well as a commitment to implement an integrated marketing plan league-wide.”
The new CBA is mainly focused on improving the overall player experience as the deal with WNBAPA will run all the way through the 2027 season. The players have been outspoken about the desire to receive better pay, but that wasn’t their only concern. The players wanted the league to provide more interest in player marketing, better travel, and more family benefits. The players believe this deal with provide a better post-life after the WNBA
Under the new agreement, players will see a “53 percent increase in total cash compensation.” That includes player salaries, performance bonuses and marketing deals. Base pay for the best players in the league will increase from $117,500 to $215,000. The top players in the league can also earn “cash compensation in excess of $500,000.” Over 1.6 million will also be invested in marketing for the WNBA. This is a big step in the advancement of the WNBA and its players.
Source: ESPN
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