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Jim Banks: Simply put, despite the assertions we hear today, allowing college athletes to form, or have the ability to form, based…

On the recordMarch 11, 2024
Simply put, despite the assertions we hear today, allowing college athletes to form, or have the ability to form, based on their own choice, a union, to negotiate for better working conditions would help hold collegiate athletics accountable for putting athletes first.
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Jim Banks
Republican · Indiana

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Advocating for college athletes' rights to unionize for better treatment and accountability.

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