PHPA Files Formal Petition with NLRB to Represent CHL Players

By Darryl Dionne  Published on: Wednesday February 13, 2008

(St. Catharines, ON) Today, the Professional Hockey Players’ Association filed a formal Petition for Certification with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Phoenix, AZ, in an effort to become the certified collective bargaining unit for Central Hockey League (CHL) players.

By filing the Petition for Certification, the NLRB will govern the entire secret ballot vote process, enabling all CHL players the opportunity to cast a vote as to their desires of PHPA representation.

“I am confident that CHL Owners will embrace the credibility which the League will receive with our involvement,” said PHPA Executive Director Larry Landon. “We look forward to working with CHL players, in the advancement and protection of their rights, thereby enhancing their experience in professional hockey.”

Based on an overwhelming demonstration of interest from CHL players, the PHPA is certain that a secret ballot vote will result in the Association being the recognized voice for all current and future CHL Players. “The opportunity to grow the sport by way of creating stable, sustainable markets with enhanced benefits and working conditions for the players will be a cornerstone of our future actions,” added Landon.