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NFL avoids worst-case scenario with its referees

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NFL Sidesteps Major Referee Crisis The NFL has successfully avoided a referee lockout following the approval of a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement by the NFL Referees Association. The deal, ratified with a 116-4 vote, ensures that replacement officials will not be necessary for the upcoming season, bringing relief to fans. Prior to the agreement, … Read more

Sources: NFL, referees break off labor talks amid impasse

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Sources: NFL and Referees End Labor Discussions Due to Stalemate Ongoing negotiations between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA) have stalled, raising concerns as the current collective bargaining agreement expires on May 31. Talks intended for two days concluded after just one session, with both sides unable to reach consensus. The NFL has … Read more

NFL, referees union inch toward showdown as replacement officials loom

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NFL and Referees Union Move Closer to Showdown with Replacement Officials on the Horizon As the NFL’s annual meetings approach, negotiations between the league and the NFL Referees Association remain stalled, with a collective bargaining agreement due to expire in May. The referees, who largely do not rely on the NFL’s compensation, are resisting the … Read more