The problems in the Major Leagues in the United States continue and this was the players’ response to the MLB about having a mediator for the lockout.
One day after Major League Baseball asked the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service for help, the Major League Baseball Players Association has already given its verdict.
Let us remember that the lockout It began on December 2, 2021, just after the expiration of a five-year collective bargaining agreement. So far there have only been three negotiating sessions on the central economy since then, but on January 24 and 25 and last Tuesday, both parties are still far from reaching an agreement that benefits both.
What was the MLB players’ response to a federal lockout mediator?
MLB players already gave an answer to the lockout and rejected Major League Baseball’s request for a federal mediator to start labor negotiations, which have been stalled.
This would be a move that virtually eliminated any chance of a timely start to spring training and increased the threat of a work stoppage on the day spring training begins. MLB.
“Two months after implementing their lockout, and only two days after committing to the players that a counterproposal would be made, the owners refused to make a counterproposal and instead requested mediation.” The union commented through a statement.
The union also revealed that the players would be willing to negotiate:
After consulting with our executive board and considering a variety of factors, we have declined this request. The clearest path to a fair and timely agreement is to return to the table. The players are ready to negotiate.” Sentenced the document.
Why did the MLB lockout happen?
Athletes feel that fewer and fewer second- and third-tier players are getting paid properly when they finally become free agents after six years of major league service, which mostly happens in their mid-30s. .
So baseball players want to update the system so that free agency makes sense again for a larger number of players. But on the other hand, players want some measures to prevent so many teams from being content not to compete, limiting current investment.
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