A-League players reject CBA, strike action threatens new season

Australian A-League players have unanimously rejected the latest collective bargaining proposal, raising the prospect of strike action ahead of the new season.

• The A-League players unanimously rejected the latest collective bargaining agreement (CBA) proposal from the Australian Professional Leagues (APL).
• APL CEO Steve Rosich said the league has negotiated in good faith for eight months and sought an explanation of the PFA’s position.
• PFA chief executive Beau Busch stated that the CBA negotiation process has been exhausted and that players are not satisfied with the league’s trajectory.
• The previous CBA expired on 30 June, and a one-year stopgap deal was not reached.