Major League Pickleball finals at Pickle & Chill on October 16, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Dozens of professional pickleball players have formed a collective to voice their concerns about recent pay cuts and the future of the sport.
In a letter obtained by CNBC, the collective shared their dissatisfaction with how they have been treated by Major League Pickleball and the Pro Pickleball Association Tour.
It comes after MLP on Nov. 28 asked players to take a 40% percent pay cut in return for a reduction of work obligations to help the league become financially viable over the long term. The MLP and the PPA Tour are currently negotiating a proposed merger.
“We understand the economic reality of pay-cuts, however, lies, threats, deceitfulness, false deadlines, and the refusal to honor written addendums and agreements have no place in the league that we know and love. If we are going to collaborate on contract modifications, we deserve honest answers to honest…
2023-12-15 18:11:33
Article from www.cnbc.com
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