Athletes Unlimited Softball and players unionize, signaling new era
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 3:23 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Athletes Unlimited Softball League and its players announced an agreement recognizing the AUSL Players Association as the official union on November 12, 2026. This follows players' request for recognition made on October 13. The union aims to enter collective bargaining discussions for a contract to protect player rights amid league growth. Athletes Unlimited, established in 2020, recently enhanced its investment in softball after MLB's financial backing. The league has set salary tiers for 2027 between $27,000 and $80,000, marking an upward trend in player compensation.
- •AUSL officially recognizes the AUSL Players Association as the players' union.
- •Agreement follows a month of discussions after players' initial request.
- •The league will negotiate a collective bargaining agreement soon.
- •Athletes Unlimited's investment in softball has increased significantly.
- •2027 salary tiers for players range from $27,000 to $80,000.
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Softball Players Reach Deal With Athletes Unlimited to Form Union
"The league recognized the union a month after the group launched.
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