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Labor Issues in SportsPresented to1Mandatory IssuesWorking conditionsHoursWagesCollective Bargaining Agreements Formed by athletes in a particular sportFunction as a unionNegotiate with sports ownersPlayer AgentsCertified by players associationMay negotiate contracts for a playerRequired to act ethically when negotiatingRequired to act in the best interest of the playerAgents follow strict guidelines.

Controversial Negotiation TopicsDraftMinimum salarySalary capFree agencyTerminationSuspensionEnforcement of Drug PoliciesDrug testingBanned drugsViolationsPenaltiesPrivacy issuesRight to appeal