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Message: [QUOTE="azfan, post: 3402095, member: 7748"] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.swishappeal.com/wnba/2020/1/15/21065335/wnba-new-cba-collective-barganing-agreement-wnbpa-comissioner-cathy-engelbert-nneka-ogwumike[/URL] Rereading the 10 Takeaways I had the following questions: [I][U]Domestic Violence.[/U][/I] Last season was marred by well publicized cases of DV that revealed the absence in the then CBA of any meaningful attention to this important issue. "The WNBA also is introducing a forward-thinking response to [URL='https://www.swishappeal.com/wnba/2019/7/11/20689030/wnba-riquna-williams-los-angeles-sparks-domestic-violence-punishment-suspension-wnbpa-nba-lgbtq']domestic violence concerns and incidents[/URL]. According to the [URL='https://www.wnba.com/news/wnba-and-wnbpa-reach-tentative-agreement-on-groundbreaking-eight-year-collective-bargaining-agreement/']WNBA’s press release[/URL], the league is establishing “an augmented and holistic domestic/intimate partner violence program that includes education and counseling.” Hum . . . . sounds much more PR oriented than substantive. I don't detect any consequences in the article and while I haven't read the CBA I would be surprised if there was significant consequences. From Michael McCann's article below: "The lack of such a policy in the WNBA contributed to the Sparks playing Williams while she was accused (and is still accused) of violent acts." I wonder if Williams plays this year? SI reported: [I]Sports Illustrated[/I] has learned that the new WNBA CBA will include a detailed policy concerning domestic/intimate partner violence. The policy will largely resemble the joint NBA/NBPA policy. Along those lines, it will include a paid administrative leave component. This component will authorize the WNBA to remove a player from her team for a reasonable period of time. During that time, an investigative body will review the accusations and available evidence. The administrative leave component will give consideration to a number of factors. Those factors include, but aren’t limited to: whether criminal charges have been filed; the seriousness of the allegations; and the player’s past history. The domestic violence policy will also incorporate educational offerings and counseling. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.si.com/wnba/2020/01/14/wnba-cba-labor-salary-raise-players-association[/URL] Michael McCann's January 14th article does say[B]" WNBA CBA will include". [/B]His reporting is all phrased in the future tense so I wonder what will actually materialize . . . and when. [I][U]Revenue Sharing[/U][/I] "As outlined in the [URL='https://www.wnba.com/news/wnba-and-wnbpa-reach-tentative-agreement-on-groundbreaking-eight-year-collective-bargaining-agreement/']WNBA’s press release[/URL], a new 50-50 revenue sharing deal begins with the 2021 season and will be “[B]based on the league [I][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]achieving[/COLOR][/I] revenue growth targets from broadcast agreements, marketing partnerships and licensing deals[/B].” Does anyone else have the view that the probability of achieving all those streams of revenue is less than 100% and perhaps closer to 10%? [/QUOTE]

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