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The Rise of the National Hockey League Player’s Union

The Rise of the National Hockey League Player’s Union. Presented by Nicole Bemis. OVERVIEW. Union Name: The National Hockey League Player’s Association (NHLPA) Founded: 1957 Reason it was founded: League refused to release pension plan information Current Representation:

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The Rise of the National Hockey League Player’s Union

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  1. The Rise of the National Hockey League Player’s Union Presented by Nicole Bemis

  2. OVERVIEW • Union Name: The National Hockey League Player’s Association (NHLPA) • Founded: 1957 • Reason it was founded: League refused to release pension plan information • Current Representation: • Executive Director: Don Fehr

  3. HISTORY

  4. Key Events • Key Event 1 • Key Event 2 • Key Event 3

  5. Current Collective Bargaining Agreement • Enacted: January 12, 2013 • Expires: September 15, 2022 • Longest CBA in history of sport • Key Elements/Changes: • Salary Cap • Long Term Contracts • Medical Benefits

  6. Community Outreach • Goals & Dream Fund • Hockey Assistance Program • Founded in 1999 • Contributed over $21 million to grassroots hockey programs • Donates equipment grants • Given more than 60,000 deserving children the opportunity to play hockey

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