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Source: Fox News
Summary
The NFL has begun onboarding potential replacement officials in case the unionized referees are not available. The league has issued a memo to teams informing them that potential replacements have undergone or are undergoing background checks and will work at the NCAA level. The current labor deal between the NFL Referees Association and the league expires May 31, and negotiations have not progressed as hoped.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
The NFL’s labor dispute with its referees is a predictable problem.
They always seem to come down to the wire, with replacement officials waiting in the wings.
It’s a situation that’s easy to imagine, with teams practicing and preparing for a season without their usual officials.
And yet, despite the uncertainty, the league remains focused on negotiations and finding a solution that works for both sides.
Original observation: The NFL’s labor dispute with its referees is a never-ending cycle.
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Author: Evan Null
