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Kansas City Mavericks Games at Risk with Threat of ECHL Player Strike
The PHPA cites stalled talks on wages, safety, and scheduling with the ECHL and alleges unfair labor practices ahead of a strike that could impact multiple teams and games.
- On Monday, the Professional Hockey Players' Association announced it served a strike notice effective Dec. 26, following a strike-authorization mandate issued on Dec. 18.
- Amid stalled talks, the union cites unfair practices and says there has been no meaningful movement in bargaining, prompting the escalation with the ECHL over the collective bargaining agreement.
- The ECHL proposed a 16.4% salary cap increase, raising players' weekly pay from $730 to $927, and per diems to $60 per day.
- Games could be postponed or canceled starting Friday, risking the Bloomington Bison’s road game at the Iowa Heartlanders, while the ECHL warned players they would lose housing, medical benefits, and pay if they strike.
- PHPA Executive Director Brian Ramsay said the union filed a second National Labor Relations Board complaint and is willing to continue talks to resolve all outstanding matters.
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Kansas City Mavericks games at risk with threat of ECHL player strike
The Professional Hockey Players’ Association announced Monday that its ECHL membership has served a strike notice that would be effective Friday, when play is scheduled to resume following the holiday break.
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