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MLBPA is Founded
MLBPA is founded. -
NBAPA Founded
The NBA players association is created. -
NFLPA founded
First NFLPA established by 11 out of 12 teams ( Chicago Bear players did not participate). Gained attention of the owners when they threatned them with an Anti-Trust lawsuit. -
First signs of NHLPA
Founded in 1957 by players Ted Lindsay and Doug Harvey. Not very successful becasue anyone who joined the assocation would either be traded away or not get playing time on the team they were on. -
NBA All-Stars Scare the Owners
Players such as Oscar Roberston, Bob Cousy, and the rest of the NBA All-Stars threaten the owners by saying they will not play on national t.v unless the playesr association is recognized as an labor union. The owners agree, and the NBAPA is now an exclusive, labor union that represents NBA players. -
Offical Finding of the NHLPA
Offically founded by the original 6 team. The NHLPA elected Alan Eagleson to be executive director of the association, a position he held until 1991. -
First NFLPA Strike
Players are upset with the lack of compensation the owners are providing to their pension plan. On July 3rd, 1968 the players voted to strike against the owners. The owners decided to lockout the league until an agreement was made. A decision was made on July 15th, 1968 and the first CBA is created for the NFL. -
Marvin Miller and the MLBPA
In 1965, MLBPA hired Marvin Miller, a successful economist, to run their assocation. In 1968, he successfully negotiated the first ever collective bargaining agreement in professional sports. -
First strike in MLB
Occured from April 1st-April 13th. This is the first strike in MLB history. Owners and players disagreed on player pensions and arbitration. This strike lasted only 13 days and a total of 86 games were missed. -
The World Series is Cancelled
The most famous strike in MLB history, the players and owners disagree on having a salary cap. The work stoppage happened mid way through the 1994 season, and lasted 232 days. A total of 938 games are missed and the whole 1994 playoffs, including the world series, is missed. -
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NBA first Lockout
The first lockout of the NBA occurs, with owners and players disagreeing on player salaries. The NBA owners and NBAPA come to an agreement on September 18th,1995 ending the 80 day lockout. -
Gary Bettman, the Most Hated Man in Hockey
Already having two strikes under his belt as commisoner, Gary Bettman again locks out the players on September 15th,2004. -
NHL Season is Over
The owners cancel the 2004-2005 season, in which they later decide to cancel the 2005 NHL draft. -
The CBA that started the 2011 NFL Strike
Under the new CBA that is extended to 2011, the owners automatically get 1 billion dollars of the revenue, while the players receieve 60% of whatever is left. -
Owners decide to end the CBA
The owners vote to end the CBA after the 2010 season, an agreement they said would go until the end of the 2011 season. -
Brady, Brees, and Manning File Anti-Trust Lawsuit
On behalf of the players, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Peyton Manning file an Anti-Trust lawsuit against the league. At midnight, the league is offically locked out. -
Courts Rule in Favor of the Players
Judge Richard Nelson rules in favor of the NFLPA, ordering the Owners to end the lockout. -
NBA owners lockout their players
The CBA isn't created by the deadline, and the start of the longest strike in NBA history begins. -
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The NFL lockout is Over
The owners ratify the CBA on July 21st, while the players ratify it on July 25th. The 136 day lockout is offically over. -
Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony File Anti-Trust Lawsuits
After owners cancel almost half their seasons, Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony file Anti-Trust lawsuits in their respected states. Owners take notice to this, and want an agreement to occur. -
The NBA is Back
The new CBA is created, and owners and players agree to start the season on December 25th, 2011. -
NHLPA and Owners Agree on a New CBA
After nearly a year, the NHLPA and owners agree on a 6 year CBA that includes a salary cap, the main concern throughout this lockout.
