Players from the UFL's St. Louis Battlehawks and Houston Roughnecks have opted to play in the season-opening game without a finalized collective bargaining agreement (CBA). They sent a letter to co-owner Dwayne Johnson seeking his assistance to address their demands for year-round health care or a wage increase. Tensions rise as negotiations have stalled, prompting players to emphasize their grievances, and some players hint at a potential strike if issues remain unresolved. The league maintains it is negotiating in good faith.
The players from the UFL's St. Louis Battlehawks and Houston Roughnecks will play despite not finalizing a CBA, seeking help from co-owner Dwayne Johnson.
In their letter to Johnson, players voiced their grievances, seeking year-round health care or a wage increase, anticipating his support as a former player.
The UFL has stated it is negotiating in good faith, aiming for a CBA beneficial to both players and league amid growing tensions.
With unresolved issues surrounding the CBA, players like Kai Nacua mentioned that "all options are on the table" if negotiations don't finalize soon.
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