WNBA Announces 'Groundbreaking' New Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Women's National Basketball Players Association and the League have reached a tentative agreement on a new eight-year contract starting in 2020. This groundbreaking agreement includes a 50-50 revenue sharing model, a 53% increase in total cash compensation, and improved travel and maternity benefits. Players will no longer share hotel rooms and will fly premium economy. Maternity leave will be fully paid. The agreement is pending ratification by the players and the WNBA's board of governors, with expectations of approval.

What is the duration of the new WNBA agreement?

• Twelve years

• Ten years

• Eight years

• Five years

What is one of the financial benefits included in the new agreement?

• Players will receive a 60-40 revenue split

• Players will receive a 40-60 revenue split

• Players will receive a 50-50 revenue split

• Players will receive a 70-30 revenue split

How will travel accommodations change for players under the new agreement?

• Players will fly premium economy class

• Players will fly first class

• Players will fly economy class

• Players will share hotel rooms

What benefit is provided to athletes on maternity leave under the new agreement?

• They will receive a bonus

• They will receive no salary

• They will receive half their salary

• They will receive their full salary

What is expected regarding the ratification of the new agreement?

• It is expected to be approved by the board of governors only

• It is expected to be approved by the players only

• It is expected to be approved by both parties

• It is expected to be rejected by both parties