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Ump's Union Tweet Upsets MLB Bosses
The one game suspension of Padres star Manny Machado has infuriated the MLB Umpires Association, the union representing MLB Umpires. Find out why below from the AP.
US Women's Team Fights for Equal Pay
Possibly the greatest soccer dynasty in history kicks off play at the World Cup this week. While the United States Women’s team (USWNT), kicks off play on Tuesday against Thailand in France,...
Let the Kids Play
With the Major League Baseball season off to a strong start and little league fields full of kids from all walks of life, Major League Baseball has released a colorful new ad...
Mike Trout Signs Record Deal
The biggest contract in Major League Baseball is nearing completion between the Los Angeles Angels and star outfielder and New Jersey native Mike Trout. The deal is the fourth record-breaking deal in...
Lindsay: The Founding Father of the NHLPA
On Monday, one of the greatest professional sports union leaders passed away. Find out how he paved the way for future NHL players below.
MLBPA Calls on New Era to Keep Union Plant Open
The MLBPA is stepping up to protect union jobs at the New Era Cap factory outside of Buffalo NY. Read more below from The Buffalo News.
Our Predictions: Super Bowl LIII and Primary 2020
On this week's UCOMM Live, LaGrange and the panel discussed their predictions for the Super Bowl on Sunday and the 2020 Democratic primary. You can listen to the segment by clicking here and you...
Take Care of Your Backup Singers Josh Grobin
This post was written for Labor Press Pop singer and Broadway star Josh Groban titled his just-completed U.S. tour “Bridges”—but his backup musicians were left stranded, three...
Union Athletes: Stop Crossing Picket Lines
With the hotel strike in Boston coming to a close, it is a good time to reflect on what union athletes can do to support striking workers. Read more from SB Nation below.
Soccer Union Wants Equal Pay at the World Cup
Even in 2018, men still make more money than women for the same work. For decades unions have been fighting to lower this gap by negotiating contracts that provide equal pay for equal work. One...