Nick Piccone
Yesterday, we mentioned how Lane Johnson filed unfair labor practice charges against the NFL and NFLPA.
Today, his attorney, Steve Zashin, released the following statement in regards to Johnson’s filing. [CBS Philly]
Lane Johnson filed charges against the NFL and the NFLPA with the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”).
Lane also filed a complaint against the NFLPA with the Department of Labor (“DOL”) under the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.
During Lane’s appeal, it became apparent that the written words in the collectively bargained Performance-Enhancing Substances (“PES”) Policy, under which Lane was disciplined, are meaningless.
The PES Policy, as written, guarantees rights, protections and due process to players in recognition of the enormous consequences of discipline.
The NFL and the NFLPA have undermined these protections leaving the players — including Lane — with a hollowed-out process devoid of any protections.
The actions of the NFL and NFLPA violate federal law.
Lane trusts that he can get a fair hearing with the NLRB and the DOL.
So… there’s that.