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.

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