SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — An unfair labor complaint was filed Thursday against the University of Notre Dame for classifying college athletes as “student-athletes.”
The complaint was filed with the National Labor Relations Board by a California-based group calling itself the College Basketball Players Association. It said Notre Dame is engaging in unfair labor practices as defined by the National Labor Relations Act.
The complaint is similar to one filed against University of Southern California last May by the NLRB’s Los Angeles office alleging players on USC’s football and men’s and women’s basketball teams are employees and not “student-athletes” within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act.
Notre Dame cited its Statement for Principles for Intercollegiate Athletics in responding to a request for comment on the complaint, saying athletics is “an integrated participant in and contributor to the University’s education mission ... .”
Alabama lawmakers advance bill to strengthen state's weak open records law
Couplets Writing Activity Held in Yongchuan District, SW China
Activities Held to Celebrate Hua Zhao Jie in Hangzhou, E China
Peony Cultural Tourism Festival Kicks off in Wuding, SW China's Yunnan
Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
China Has over 64,500 Open Online Courses: Report
Hiring Boom Boosts Manufacturing Rebound in 'World Factory'
Country Fairs Become New Attractions for Young City Dwellers
Horoscope today: Daily guide to what the stars have in store for YOU
Spring Festival Culture Season Kicks off in Haidian District, Beijing
Women share the infuriating behaviour that made them start to rethink their relationships
Yuntai Mountain Hanfu Huazhao Festival Kicks off in C China's Henan