CFLPA Letter to the Fans
I want to start by saying how disappointed I am in the CFL’s decision to walk away from these very crucial negotiations.
The unfortunate ones caught in the middle are you, the fans. We, the players, only want a fair deal that reflects the
concept of Players sharing in the potential growth of what we have all built.
Our Players love to play the game and nobody misses the smell of the practice field the first thing in the morning more
than us. We all fell in love with this game as kids, and we now have the honor and privilege of playing the game
professionally from coast to coast in front of the best sports fans in the world. As professionals, we want to be fairly
compensated for the fast pace, physical, entertaining game that is on the field. We are in not interested in destroying
the game that has given us all so much. We put our bodies, hearts and souls on the line and seek nothing more than to
be fairly paid for what we do.
We understand the limitations, but we also understand what is fair. It is unfortunate that the business side of the game
has tarnished what we are building. We want to build a partnership where both sides benefit.
There is a proud tradition and history of football in this country. We are looking to create a system that will provide long
term labour stability so fans from coast to coast and around the world can continue to enjoy the amazing product the
players put on the field.
In writing this letter, we the Executive, are still here where our negotiations were scheduled to be, working towards
furthering talks. We need two sides.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Yours Truly,
Scott Flory – CFLPA President
CFLPA Executive
All CFL Players
PROPOSAL OF THE
CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS’ ASSOCIATION
CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYER RELATIONS COMMITTEE
NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE (“PA”) TO THE
(“PRC”) AND THE
CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE (“C.F.L.”)
This Proposal is not a full offer for settlement of all outstanding issues. It is a Proposal to
address the specific items outlined below:
The PA proposes that the salary cap for 2014 be $6.24 million and that the minimum
Member Club Players’ salary be $400,000.00 less than the salary cap.
The PA has prepared a rough calculation based on a salary cap formula in order to
The PA proposes that the salary cap for 2015 and each year of the C.A. shall be an
amount calculated using the salary cap formula, which shall be as follows:
a) The Club with the highest gross revenue and the Club with the lowest gross
revenue in the preceding calendar year shall not be used to calculate the salary
b) The salary cap shall be based upon the average of the remaining Clubs (seven in
2014) and the C.F.L. in the preceding calendar year in relation to the following:
i. Fifty-five percent (55%) of the gross revenue of the Clubs and the C.F.L. from
television rights, pay television rights, radio rights, internet rights and any
other form of broadcast or telecast of C.F.L. games;
ii. Forty-five percent (45%) of the gross revenue of the Clubs and the C.F.L.
from sponsorship and licensing;
iii. Forty percent (40%) of the gross revenue of the Clubs from the sale or
exchange of tickets to pre-season and regular season games, including the sale
of luxury boxes, licenses and any other revenue related to the public attending
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In 2015 and each year of the C.A., the minimum Member Club Players’ salary shall be
$400,000.00 less than the cap.
The PA also proposes that under Article 14, Section 14.09 the “Committee” shall be
2. ARTICLE 9: MINIMUM COMPENSATION:
The PA proposes that the minimum compensation be $50,000.00 per Player in 2014 and
that it be increased by the sum of $1,000.00 per year for the term of the C.A.
3. ARTICLE 11: PRE-SEASON COMPENSATION:
The PA proposes that the pre-season compensation be increased to $600.00 per week for
a Player having qualified as a veteran for one year; $800.00 per week for a Player having
qualified as a veteran for two years; and $1,000.00 per week for a Player having qualified
as a veteran for three or more years.
4. ARTICLE 12: POST-SEASON COMPENSATION:
The PA proposes that this be increased as follows:
Place standing: $5,000.00
Semi-final participation: $5,000.00
Division Championship participation: $7,500.00
Grey Cup participation: $10,000.00
Grey Cup winner: $20,000.00
5. ARTICLE 13: PENSION PLAN:
The PA proposes that the pension plan be increased to:
Club Contribution: $5,000.00
Player Contribution: $4,000.00
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