In the context that NBA and WNBA are preparing for negotiations on collective negotiations (CBA), two female basketball stars Angel Reese and Dijonai Carrington have spoken about the ability to strike if their requirements are not met.

The hidden cause of the strike

Reese and Carrington, the prominent faces in the female basketball village, publicly shared that athletes did not feel recognized and paid to their contributions. In particular, they emphasize the issue of gender inequality in salaries, competition conditions and medical benefits.

Angel Reese, the star of LSU Tigers, expressed:
“We are trying to fight not only for ourselves but also for future athletes. If we do not speak up now, this injustice will last forever.”

Support from the community and athletes

Dijonai Carrington, currently playing for Connecticut Sun, also agrees with this view. She emphasized that the strike is the last measure, but if necessary, the athletes will stand up together. Carrington shared:
“We are always ready to dialogue, but we cannot accept indifference. If that means strike to hear, we will do.”

Other players from WNBA and even a number of NBA athletes expressed their support for Reese and Carrington, emphasizing the importance of improving working conditions and ensuring gender equality.

Affects CBA negotiations

The revelation of the ability to strike right before the CBA negotiation has caused a stir and putting pressure on the tournament leadership. Experts believe that solidarity between athletes will be an important factor in promoting positive changes.

The current CBA is expected to expire next year, and new negotiations will focus on improving financial conditions, health care, as well as the rights of female athletes.

The importance of athletes

The battle of Reese and Carrington did not just stop at raising wages or improving competition conditions. This is also a call to raise awareness about the role and position of female athletes in modern sports. Their solidarity and consistency can become a strong motivation for a long -term change in a professional sports system.

Regardless of the end result, it is clear that Reese and Carrington aroused an important discussion about the rights and justice in sports.