Noeller

http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/cflpa-preparing-for-potential-labour-stoppage/ "Believing they have reached an impasse after four months of negotiations with the Canadian Football League, the CFL Players’ Association is recommending its membership proceed with a strike vote, Sportsnet has learned. The collective bargaining agreement between the league and players expires May 30, on the eve of training camp. And while both sides are scheduled to meet this Thursday and Friday in Toronto, documents obtained by Sportsnet indicate the union is readying itself for a potential labour stoppage. “It is the position of your Negotiating Committee that the position of the CFL in relation to almost all matters and their refusal to have the cap in some way connected to revenue are unreasonable,” reads an internal memo written by CFLPA President Scott Flory and distributed to all CFL players last Friday. “As a result, we are recommending that the Players proceed with a strike vote.” Flory, who did not immediately respond to Sportsnet’s request for comment, has previously stated that the union will not play the 2014 season under terms of the expiring CBA, while both sides negotiate. Sources told Sportsnet that when the two sides broke on May 2, the league, which declined comment for this story, said it would return this week with further input from governors/owners on making progress toward a new economic model. Since talks began in February, the CFLPA has been steadfast in its pursuit of revenue sharing, something that wasn’t included in the 2010 deal but has existed between the league and the CFLPA in the past. The league’s negotiation committee has not budged from its stance of having a fixed cap. At the centre of the debate is a new television deal, reportedly worth $40 million this coming season. The current deal is worth $15.3 million. Last season’s salary cap was $4.4 million and proposals obtained by Sportsnet show the CFL has offered the following when it comes to player compensation: 2014 – $4,500,000.00 2015 – $4,600,000.00 2016 – $4,650,000.00 2017 – $4,700,000.00 2018 – $4,750,000.00 2019 – $4,800,000.00 2020 – $4,900,000.00 2021 – $5,000,000.00 There are several other points of contention. The CFLPA has proposed a minimum annual player salary of $55,000—with a 10 percent increase annually. The league countered with a $46,000 minimum, which caps at $49,000 in 2021. The union has proposed practice roster players make no less than $1,000 a week (or $18,000 per season). The league has countered with $750/week, but to increase the practice roster size to 12, from seven, and implement “two-way” contracts, making it easier for teams to release players. The union is also pushing for an increase to post-season playoff share, and a hike to the Grey Cup bonus cheque, which the league has refused. One area the two sides have come to terms on is the increase in roster size–from 42 to 44 on game day. The extra two spots would be occupied by a non-import and one designated import. The reserve list would drop from four per game to two. The CFL has proposed an eight-year collective bargaining agreement, double the length of the current deal. The union wants the duration to be “subject to negotiation.” A source tied to the league, speaking on the condition of anonymity, believes the tactic of the league and its governors/owners is patience—the thinking being that the union will eventually give in once the risk of losing pay is a legitimate possibility."

and a pre-season game in Calgary mid-June...

Now, now...there's no reason to completely throw his life away. Tho, he knocked her up, so I suppose the job is half done already...

How on earth is this a bad thing?

Huge IW fan after last year. If MOS, of all people, says the guy can play MAC then all the power to him.

The Immaculate Interception, or the KJ to AB3 vs Calgary in OT game.....take your pick. Couple o' beauties. Tho the 2001 EF vs Ham where Bolden picked off McManus late to seal it......whew....something else.

Yeah but you're a self-righteous ******. Be that as it may.........I'm still right.

There are few things I dislike more than listening to pro-pot people......ugh.

Total loser. You wanna get taken seriously as a pro athlete, act like it. Nobody says you gotta live like Milt, but at least live like DB97. #KeepItToBeerOnly

Maybe we should wait and see before freaking out and jumping to conclusions....?

But....in fairness....you also hate this team and never have a single positive thing to say. So, there's also that.

Ow ow ow ow to people who thought this meant a fan Q n A after the game.....

Poor Kent. You're gonna regret opening this Pandoras Box.....ha ha.

the imagery of this made me snort right out loud...

solid? Ian Wild was one of our best D players last year, period. Not only is he going to make it outta camp (barring injury -- knock on wood) but he'll have a monster season if he can, again knock on wood, stay healthy.

I honestly thought the number would be WAY bigger when you factor in the people who just wanted to be there for the new stadium, and then how bad the team has been. This is a drop in the bucket. Hell, if you're anywhere near 21k in ST, you're going pretty damn good. Hopefully the WBB FC realizes how fortunate they are to have a fan base this passionate and loyal to a team that really hasn't given them a whole lot in return lately.

Wait...was someone in here actually trying to say that there's national support for basketball in this country? Lol...awesome.

if I had to pick a final, I'd hope for Chicago/Boston just to get the best hockey possible. Two truly GREAT teams that would provide incredible drama and entertainment by way of some high quality hockey.

Can't it be both like the late Earl Warren?

ha!! Poor Ol' Shrek Bezemer...

I will sacrifice as many 17to85s (see: virgins) to the gods as necessary in order to appease them and break this terrible curse we're under...

nah, make it something truly painful: They have to sit and listen to Iso and Nate talk about how everything WBB was great in 1965, Osborne Stadium was better than anything currently in the league, and that they wore onions on their belt... Well, Noeller. At least I've seen the Bombers win a Grey Cup unlike you. I never went to Osborne Stadium as that was before my time. By the pictures I've seen, it looked like an interesting place, though. I was born in 1980...I've seen 3, ftr...still have the 1990 penant on my wall. I want a new one...

Oklahoma, I believe...

I'm not completely averse to trading Janvier, but the return would have to be something really necessary...don't trade him "just because". He's done too much good for us during some really trying times to just get rid of him because we have a few imports kicking around that *may* be able to fill his spot. All this said, it really seems like silly talk...unlikely to happen.

nah, make it something truly painful: They have to sit and listen to Iso and Nate talk about how everything WBB was great in 1965, Osborne Stadium was better than anything currently in the league, and that they wore onions on their belt...