"Bahnbrechender" Deal: WNBA und Spielerinnen einigen sich nach wochenlangem Tarifstreit
Überarbeiteter deutscher Text
Wochen vor dem Saisonstart der WNBA zeichnet sich ein Ende des langwierigen Tarifkonflikts ab. Die nordamerikanische Profiliga der Frauen und die Spielerinnengewerkschaft WNBAPA haben sich am Mittwoch mündlich auf die Bedingungen einer neuen Vereinbarung geeinigt.
WNBA-Commissioner Cathy Engelbert erklärte gegenüber Reportern, die erzielten Fortschritte seien ein entscheidender Schritt nach vorne für die Spielerinnen und die Liga und unterstrichen das gemeinsame Engagement für das weitere Wachstum des Sports. Sie betonte, es sei ein langer Prozess gewesen, man sei aber sehr stolz darauf, im Frauensport eine Vorreiterrolle einzunehmen. Engelbert fügte hinzu, die Spielerinnen seien großartig und man werde im Mai eine fantastische 30. Saison starten.
Neben Engelbert traten in einem Hotel in Midtown Manhattan auch Vertreterinnen der WNBAPA vor die Presse, darunter Geschäftsführerin Terri Carmichael Jackson, Präsidentin Nneka Ogwumike, die Vizepräsidentinnen Breanna Stewart und Alysha Clark sowie Schatzmeisterin Brianna Turner. Details der Vereinbarung wurden noch nicht bekannt gegeben, da diese noch von den Spielerinnen und vonseiten der WNBA ratifiziert werden muss.
Auswirkungen auf den Spielplan durch neuen Deal vermieden
Breanna Stewart, die 2024 mit New York Liberty die Meisterschaft gewann, bezeichnete das Abkommen als "bahnbrechend". Sie erklärte, der Deal werde dazu beitragen, ein System aufzubauen, in dem jeder genau das bekommt, was er verdient – sowohl auf als auch abseits des Spielfelds.
Laut Engelbert konnten Auswirkungen auf den Spielplan der neuen Saison vermieden werden. Demnach sollen die Vorbereitungsspiele am 25. April und die reguläre Saison am 8. Mai beginnen.
"Groundbreaking" Deal: WNBA and Players Agree After Weeks of Labor Dispute
English Translation
Just weeks before the WNBA season is set to begin, an end to the prolonged collective bargaining dispute appears in sight. On Wednesday, the North American women's professional league and the players' union, WNBAPA, verbally agreed to the terms of a new agreement.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told reporters that the progress made in these discussions represents a decisive step forward for the players and the league, underscoring their shared commitment to the continued growth of the sport. She emphasized that it had been a long process, but they were very proud to be pioneers in women's sports. Engelbert added that the players are great and a fantastic 30th season would begin in May.
Alongside Engelbert, representatives from the WNBAPA also addressed the press at a Midtown Manhattan hotel, including Executive Director Terri Carmichael Jackson, President Nneka Ogwumike, Vice Presidents Breanna Stewart and Alysha Clark, and Treasurer Brianna Turner. Details of the agreement have not yet been disclosed, as it still needs to be ratified by the players and by the WNBA.
New Deal Averts Impact on Season Schedule
Breanna Stewart, who won the championship with the New York Liberty in 2024, described the agreement as "groundbreaking." She stated that the deal would help build a system where everyone gets exactly what they deserve – both on and off the court.
According to Engelbert, any impact on the new season's schedule has been avoided. Accordingly, preseason games are scheduled to start on April 25, and the regular season on May 8.
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