players. The NFL lockout hinged on a number of issues that divided the owners and players, including the owners' desire for an 18- game season (with no increase in player compensation), the way costs are considered in revenue sharing, and pensions for retired players. These aren't trivial issues, and neither are they entirely different from issues that arise in other labor-management disputes. Finally, it's easy to argue that major league sports have an unusual number of labor disputes, but that's not necessarily accurate. Did you hear about the 2011 Saskatchewan Teachers Federation strike? Sports interest us (which is why there's so much money involved), and thus we're more likely to notice major league sports labor disputes, but that doesn't prove they're more common. Yes, owners are rich and players make a lot of money. We're the ones who helped them do it, and we shouldn't fault them for wanting more of what we gave them. QUESTIONS 1. What are the major problem facing by sports player? Analyze the answer based on the article, (CLO2, C4) 2. Do organizations help to solve the dispute and motivating players? If not, why not? Explain. (CLO2, C2) 3. Are there any potential drawbacks if this situation never changes? Discuss how can these concerns could be minimized? (CLO2, C2)