BTB: NFL Lockout Lunacy: Judgment Day Is Here

[CCBoy]

NFL Lockout Lunacy: Judgment Day Is Here
by Dave Halprin on Mar 3, 2011 10:39 AM EST


http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2011/3/3/2027260/nfl-2011-lockout-deadline-lawsuits#storyjump



Jerry Jones has left the building.



In case you've been living under a rock, the big news today is that the CBA between the NFL and the NFLPA expires tonight at 11:59 PM EST. So far, it doesn't look good for any last minute deal to save the day. More than likely, a lockout will begin at midnight on Friday. There are some alternative actions that could take place, including some kind of agreement to temporarily extend the CBA, or the more likely action of the NFLPA decertifying. The NFLPA spent all season getting approval from the players to decertify, so you have to think that's a likely scenario.

So, where do we stand as of now. One indication that a potential agreement on anything isn't on the horizon is the travel plans of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. He left the meetings.

"We're still involved in our dialog, so there's no comment," Jones said as he was leaving a hotel in Chantilly, Va., where negotiations have been under way. Asked if he was going to stay for more mediation sessions, Jones answered, "No, I'm going back to Dallas. That's all I'll say."...

 

[5Stars]

What does this "decertification" really mean, and how does that affect the CBA?

 

[CCBoy]

What does this "decertification" really mean, and how does that affect the CBA?

Decertification means that the case goes directly to the courts for determination of legalities and degree of responsibility to be allocated.

If the Union waits until midnight to decertify, then they must wait six months to decertify following the termination of contract.

This would take away pressure that the Union could apply to ownership. By seeking Court determination and intervention.