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I can see it now.  QB1 files a complaint with the union when he gets benched after throwing 3 consecutive interceptions.  Or, a coach is blocked from moving his left tackle to the right guard position by the players union.  Or, practices are too hard . . . food is too bland . . . no cushions on the bench . . . yada yada yada.  

I'm agnostic about whether or not players should have unions, but I feel like unions in professional sports focus mostly on protecting free agency, fighting against salary caps, and disciplinary procedures.  I don't think any of the stuff you are bringing up is litigated by, say, the NFLPA, but I admittedly have not read the entire CBA.

BC

[BostonCard]

I can see it now.  QB1 files a complaint with the union when he gets benched after throwing 3 consecutive interceptions.  Or, a coach is blocked from moving his left tackle to the right guard position by the players union.  Or, practices are too hard . . . food is too bland . . . no cushions on the bench . . . yada yada yada.  

I'm agnostic about whether or not players should have unions, but I feel like unions in professional sports focus mostly on protecting free agency, fighting against salary caps, and disciplinary procedures.  I don't think any of the stuff you are bringing up is litigated by, say, the NFLPA, but I admittedly have not read the entire CBA.

BC