Game, Set, Rights: The Growing Movement for Collective Bargaining in Tennis
Tennis players are technically independent contractors, and as such, they are not allowed to unionize. Boardroom breaks down why a CBA could be in the future.
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Tennis players are technically independent contractors, and as such, they are not allowed to unionize. Boardroom breaks down why a CBA could be in the future.
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