Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA)

The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) is the union that represents all active professional baseball players in Major League Baseball. It advocates for players’ rights, negotiates collective bargaining agreements with team owners on issues like salaries, health benefits, and working conditions, and ensures fair treatment. The MLBPA also provides legal support, helps secure player pensions, and promotes player health and safety. Essentially, it functions as the players’ collective voice, working to protect their interests and improve their employment terms within the sport.