The National Labor Relations Board decision probably ends the idea that student-athletes will attempt to unionize. Will this stop the improvements being made in terms of student-athlete welfare, or will the NCAA continue to make progress to try and avoid future legal battles?
Today the National Labor Relations Board reversed a decision from their Chicago office in 2014, which had allowed Northwestern Wildcats student-athletes the option to unionize. Many experts had expected the NLRB to stand by the previous decision, which would have allowed other private universities the same option. However, the decision shouldn't be considered a victory for the NCAA just yet, as it seems as though this is the NLRB passing on the final decision.