Tag Archives: labor dispute

A word of caution to the NFL Referees Association

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Mark Schultz

The NFL Referees Association and its 121 members are enjoying unprecedented appreciation (video) and good will after agreeing to a new union contract and ending the league imposed lockout.  The fans, players, coaches, and media are looking forward to NFL-caliber officiating … Continue reading →

NFL AND REFEREE UNION REACH CBA DEAL

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Ben Austro

‘REAL’ OFFICIALS RETURN TO FIELD TONIGHT [Check the bottom of this post for the latest updates.] The NFL and the NFL Referees Association have reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement that now begins the process of getting the union officials … Continue reading →

NFL-NFLRA talks productive Wed. (liveblog)

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Football Zebras.com staff

Progress is being made in the talks between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association. Since the news is moving fairly swiftly, we are going to update this post with with the latest status of the negotiations. The union referees … Continue reading →

NFL loses credibility in assigning replacement officials

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Mark Schultz

The “blooper reel” of funny, frustrating, and exasperating NFL replacement official mistakes was very extensive going into Monday Night Football in Week 3.  In one call, the “Fail Mary” smashed the blooper reel with a granite rock of mayhem, bewilderment, … Continue reading →

NFL, referee union deal may be near

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Ben Austro

After a month of silence, the typical 11th hour negotiation cram sessions are now underway between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association. The game officials have been locked out since June 3, but negotiations have resumed today after sitting … Continue reading →