We advance research that strengthens player associations with independent evidence to shape fairer sports industries. Through partnerships with universities and experts, we produce data and analysis on health, safety, gender equality, industry economic models, and labor standards. This knowledge ensures that players’ voices meaningfully influence the future of sport.
Latest Research
World Players has released the first global toolkit to help player associations identify and respond to anti-union practices in sport, providing practical guidance grounded in international labour standards.
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World Players’ new report note examines how precarious work is taking shape across professional sport, including contract insecurity, misclassification, inadequate income, late and non-payment of wages, psychosocial risks, violence and harassment, restricted organising rights and the absence of independent representation.
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