CFL, Players’ Association exchange non-monetary proposals on second day of talks
TORONTO — The CFL and its players exchanged non-monetary proposals Tuesday, the second day of collective bargaining talks between the two sides.
The league and CFL Players’ Association concluded the opening round of negotiations by swapping recommendations on issues such as players being present on the CFL’s healthy and safety and rules committees, player safety, rehabilitation, arbitration and rosters (including the player ratio).
The two sides have agreed to reconvene Monday and Tuesday in Winnipeg before heading to Vancouver (March 25-26) then returning to Toronto (April 1-2).
“It was a positive meeting . . . a step forward,” said Brian Ramsay, the CFLPA’s executive director. “I believe it’s a positive to be able to get across the country and be in cities where our franchises are and it’s a good thing when we have this sort of future outlook.