National team players have reacted to the decision to choose Australia and New Zealand as the joint 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosts in a live online discussion organized by FIFPRO.
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Raising Our Game Player Discussion: 2023 FIFA World Cup Hosts Picked
Players in Cyprus cannot accept grossly disproportionate salary reduction
FIFPRO is asking the Cypriot football association (CFA) to immediately reconsider their proposal to reduce player salaries, as this proposal would lead to players earning far less than a living wage for the months of March, April and May.
FIFPRO supports universal player rights
On 14 December 2017 the worlds leading player associations unveiled the Universal Declaration of Player Rights (the Declaration) to protect sportsmen and women from ongoing and systemic human rights violations in global sport. FIFPRO was proud to be a part of this essential leap forward for professional sports people everywhere.
PFA Canada ready to start CBA negotiations after successful player vote
Professional Footballers Association Canada celebrated one if its biggest achievements: in a secret ballot representation vote, Canadian Premier League (CPL) players voted unanimously for the player association to be their recognised bargaining agent.
Christiane Endler: "Women's football has united players from different countries in the same fight"
Chile and Lyon goalkeeper Christiane Endler talks to FIFPRO about the importance of player unions, collective action on professionalisation of the Women’s World Cup, being voted into the World 11 for a third successive time, and more.
Women's national teams to keep wearing purple wristbands symbolising equality
During upcoming matches in the current FIFA international window, women’s national football team players will continue to wear purple wristbands in a show of collective solidarity and desire for positive change.
Chinyelu Asher: "A player union is the next step for Jamaica"
Jamaica international Chinyelu Asher discusses what it means for the Reggae Girlz returning to the world stage, diversity and representation at the Women’s World Cup, the power of the collective voice, and ambitions for a player union in Jamaica.
Eight reasons to join a union
Joining a player union unlocks many benefits for professional footballers. Through the power of the collective via FIFPRO’s 66 member unions, men’s and women’s players around the world are able to stand together with one common voice – supporting each other to push for positive change in their industry.
International Women’s Day: World 11 on #InspireInclusion
Friday 8 March marks the UN’s International Women’s Day, celebrating women’s achievements, raising awareness for women’s equality, and calling for positive change in advancing the collective interests of women. This year’s theme is #InspireInclusion, which aims to forge a more inclusive world for women.
Global Labour Agreement launches three new labour initiatives between leagues and player unions
Last year both organisations signed the Global Labour Agreement at the International Labour Organization’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland to take greater responsibility as social partners, strengthen collectively agreed solutions in the football industry, and contribute to its viability and growth.