The CFL’s collective bargaining agreement won’t expire until just before the 2019 season, but there’s no doubt what the CFL Players’ Association’s top priority will be when talks begin on a new deal. Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers players shook hands prior to Sunday’s game at Mosaic Stadium. Union executive director Brian Ramsay said the gesture was a sign of unity regarding what will be the union’s top priority in contract negotiations — improved player safety. “Three minutes later, the players went to battle against each other but they’re very much aware we’re working together on a number of issues. “Someone who has an understanding like that, that can hopefully only help.”In the meantime, though, Ramsay expects there will be more gestures of unity among CFL players.

Source: National Post September 05, 2017 20:48 UTC