There were several starts and stops, but the new collective bargaining agreement between the CFL and its players has been approved by the leagues board of governors. The last one expired just before the start of training camp. A new deal was negotiated, and accepted by the CFLPA’s bargaining team, who recomended players accept the […]
It was a bit of a nail biter, but it looks like the CFL Players Association has voted in favour accepting the latest offer from the Canadian Football League. As reported on the 620CKRM’s “Sports Cage” with Michael Ball, the Saskatchewan Roughriders were the last team to start casting ballots this (Thursday) afternoon, as the […]
Second verse, same as the first. There are reports the CFL and the CFLPA have reached a tentative contract agreement. According to CFL Insider John Hodge, there is a 1.25 million dollars signing bonus on the table for the players, a major sticking point that was a factor in the last deal being voted down […]
The Canadian Football League Players Association has yet to ratify the latest CBA proposal from the league, which CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie has stated is final. In the deal, the number of true starting Canadians will drop to six with the a “naturalized” American filling the 7th non-import spot. Riders’ player rep Brett Lauther isn’t happy […]
Its good news for football fans. Last night, the Canadian Football League, and the CFL Players Association reached a tentative agreement to end the four day old strike. The contract is to run for seven years, with an opt out for the player s in year five. That is the same year the new TV […]
The second strike in the long history of the Canadian Football League has been a short one. Just like the first one 48 years ago, the two sides have been able to work out a deal before the season starts. The Canadian Football League has confirmed earlier reports, that it has reached a tentative agreement […]
The Canadian Football League’s players are on strike for the first time in nearly 50 years. The league and the players association are in a labour dispute stemming from the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement Saturday at 10 p.m. Saskatchewan time. Talks broke down Saturday as the deadline approached. CFL training camps were to […]
The start of the main training camp for CFL teams is up in the air, as the collective bargaining agreement is about to expire. Media reports indicate the league is going to table a new proposal to the players association tomorrow. The players rejected the last offer, which essentially was a ten year deal, with […]
