Together the USW and UFPA  won a historic agreement with the United States Football League (USFL) that offers player safety protections, fair pair, travel stipends and more. Our fight continues to represent professional athletes in the XFL and other potential leagues who are not covered by contracts like those in the NFL Players’ Association and win the benefits and protections of a union contract.

“Labor, hours and working conditions for players are areas where a union can make a difference and improving them will give everyone an opportunity to thrive,” said Ryan Cave, who played eight seasons of professional football and has been representing players for ten years. “From resolving issues with payroll to dealing with injuries and workers’ compensation problems, players need a strong voice that the USW can help provide.”