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Trust Erodes: A-League Players Slam APL's Media Tactics
6 Aug
Summary
- Players union criticizes APL for negotiating in bad faith with media.
- A new one-year deal aims for full professionalism for ALW players.
- Season starts October 16 for men and October 17 for women.
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and the Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) are still without a bargaining agreement two months before the new A-League season begins. The APL's recent offer was presented to the media shortly after being sent to the PFA, a move the players' union has decried as negotiating in bad faith.
This conduct, according to the PFA, continues to erode the trust between the parties. The APL's proposal includes a one-year bridging deal, aiming to establish a pathway towards full professionalism for A-League Women (ALW) players within 12 months.
The men's A-League season is scheduled to commence on October 16, with the women's competition following on October 17, highlighting the pressing need for a resolution.
