On February 3rd, 2025, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (“NHLPA”) and Professional Hockey Players’ Association (“PHPA”) announced that they were joining the AFL-CIO.[1] The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (“AFL-CIO”) is a “democratically governed federation of [] unions, each with its own distinct membership and unique voice.”[2]  The unions that make... Continue Reading →

With the current terms set to expire on September 15, 2026, the NHL Players Association (“NHLPA”) and the NHL will begin discussions on a new collective bargaining agreement in 2025.[1]  NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman both believe that a new deal will be finalized before the expiration date.[2] Negotiations are underway... Continue Reading →