Northwestern University football players voted Friday on whether to unionize . A majority of the players who decide to cast a vote must vote in favor of the union for it to be successful . There is some doubt a majority will vote for it , though support was strong initially . Many athletes , coaches , university presidents and others say a union is a bad idea . Supporters say athletes , who generate huge revenue for schools , deserve protections .
Northwestern University football players voted Friday on whether to unionize . There is some doubt a majority will vote for it , though support was strong initially . Many athletes , coaches , university presidents and others say a union is a bad idea . Supporters say athletes , who generate huge revenue for schools , deserve protections .