Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
Professional rugby players are seeking to organize as the U.S. Rugby Players Association (USRPA), and the AFL-CIO Sports Council has pledged to support the effort. The union is seeking to bring in-game safety, job security and strength to professional rugby athletes. Major League Rugby has unilateral control over issues important to the players and having a voice in the workplace will not only help players individually, but will strengthen the league and the sport. The league has been around for five years and has faced bumps in the road, such as disbanding two teams, that have affected the lives of players and their families.