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Denver Native (Carol)
03-12-2011, 11:41 AM
The NFL Players Association decertified Friday as talks with the NFL about a new labor deal collapsed. Here's what the decertification means in question-and-answer form:

Can the NFLPA collectively bargain on behalf of the players?
No. No longer a union, it now becomes a trade association. It can't fight fines or suspensions or file grievances for players, either.

So, how does decertifying help the players?
All through negotiations, union leaders said they expected NFL owners to lock out the players if the collective bargaining agreement between the two sides expired. By decertifying, players can -- and did Friday -- file an antitrust suit and request an injunction that would force the league to continue fully operating. In simplest terms, by decertifying, players hope to keep professional football in business under terms they like.

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