By breaking up the union, players have the opportunity to sue the league in the event of a lockout.Players in the NFL voted on similar measures earlier this season, and the vote – which is conducted on a team-by-team basis – was nearly unanimously in favor of breaking with the union. The players expect to file suit should they fail to reach a new CBA with the league in June.
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