The MLBPA, which has represented major leaguers since 1966, is seeking to do the same for thousands of players in the minor leagues
If enough cards are affirmatively returned, the MLBPA will confidentially submit the results to the National Labor Relations Board with the expectation that a union election will be held for minor leaguers, according to Drellich. The timing of such an election would depend on NLRB administration processes, which could take months to complete.
Unionization would represent a seismic shift for the minor leagues, which have operated on relatively low budgets for more than a century. “I believe you are the right group,” Clark said in the video, per Drellich. “I believe you are the right players and I believe that this is the right time. … We strongly encourage you to become involved in this historic effort.”just before midnight eastern time.
“In recent years, Minor Leaguers have dramatically raised awareness of the work they do, the value they provide, and the remarkably unfair treatment they receive from Major League Baseball in return. They have created unprecedented momentum toward positive change and there may never be a better time to organize.
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