NBA Referees May Defy Union, Vote on League’s Latest Contract Proposal
Negotiators for the NBA’s locked-out referees said Friday they have rejected the league’s latest proposal.
However, rank-and-file union members have received copies of the proposal and could decide to act against the wishes of their leadership by taking a vote on the deal.
The NBA mailed copies of its proposed salary scale and other contract terms to all 54 referees.
“Behind our backs, the agreement was overnighted to them,” said Fred Slaughter, the union’s general counsel. “There could be a push to meet [for a vote]. There are referees I’m sure are feeling the bite of the lockout and for economic reasons alone” might want to accept the deal.
The proposal calls for 10% annual increases over five years.
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