Directions:

1. Review and analyze the article, Players vs. owners: Who came out on top in major labor disputeson the 2011 work stoppage in the NFL between the players and owners. Focus on the questions below to gain a better perspective of the economic impact of work stoppages/lockouts in sports today.
2. What was the main economic situation between the owners and players in 2011? Why was there a four-month work stoppage in the NFL between owners and players?
3. In your assessment, did the players or owners get the better deal in relation to long-term economic impact and longevity?
4. How did this specific work stoppage compare to other lockouts in previous years in the NFL from an economic perspective?