After news broke late on Sunday that the MLB Players Association was seeking unionization for minor leaguers across the sport, the MLBPA released an official statement on the matter on Monday.
“The Major League Baseball Players Association has launched a campaign to unionize Minor League Players across the country,” MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark said in the statement. “The historic effort kicked off Sunday night after receiving overwhelming support from the MLBPA’s Executive Board. Minor Leaguers represent our game’s future and deserve wages and working conditions that befit elite athletes who entertain millions of baseball fans nationwide.