Two days after the NBA players, it is the turn of the employees of the North American league to go on strike. According to ESPN journalist Malika Andrews, around 100 employees have decided to stop work in the name of the fight against racism and for social justice and to call elected officials all day long to make them aware of this subject.
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« We believe that the NBA, its leaders, and its board of governors (where there are franchise owners in particular) have the means to do more to directly combat police brutality and systemic racism in this country », Wrote the strikers, in a letter to commissioner Adam Silver and his deputy Mark Tatum.
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Silver supports employee struggle
The NBA boss responded to them in an email. ” I have heard from several of you and understand the pain, anger and frustration that so many of us are feeling right now. These are extremely difficult times, especially for those of you who are on our campuses in Orlando. (for the NBA) and Bradenton (for the WNBA), far from their families and friends Adam Silver wrote.
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« Let me tell you, I wholeheartedly support NBA and WNBA players and their fight to bring social justice issues to light., continued the boss of the league. I understand some of you think the league should do more. I hear you and know that I am focused on ensuring that as a league we are contributing to real change in our organization and in communities across the country. »
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