
The United States Football League (USFL) announced a collective bargaining agreement with the United Steelworkers (USW). As a result, the USW will represent the USFL players for 2023 and beyond.
“The deal reflects the beginning of a mutually beneficial working relationship between the League and Players that reinforces our collective goal of making the USFL the most player-friendly professional spring football league,” the league said in a statement released Thursday.
The USFL and United Steelworkers, who represent the USFL players, are pleased to announce a tentative collective bargaining agreement for USFL Season 2023 and beyond. The deal reflects the beginning of a mutually beneficial working relationship between the League and Players that reinforces our collective goal of making the USFL the most player-friendly professional spring football league.
USFL Press Release
The USW will cover about 350 players. The second USFL season will start in April, with the playoff going into July. It will again be an eight-team league, and games will be played in four stadiums across the country.
“Every worker deserves the opportunity to bargain for better pay, benefits and working conditions as part of a union,” Farrow said. “Players can guarantee a stronger voice in determining their own futures by bargaining as part of a collective.”