The BFA recognises FUB as the sole body representing the employment interests of professional footballers. BFA and FUB are committed to respecting all internationally recognized human rights, including as they apply to professional football. The BFA and FUB reaffirm their commitment to their ongoing relationship and have a common desire to evolve their current relationship to a new level of constructive collaboration.
At the BFA we commit to:
- Provide, on an ongoing basis, information to FUB relevant to its role as the sole body representing the employment interests of professional footballers at a national level.
- Engage with FUB prior to implementing any changes that may affect professional playersβ employment conditions.
- Work with FUB with the objective of further enhancing the unionβs capacity to effectively service and represent professional footballers in accordance with this Agreement.
- Ensure that the views of professional players are represented in the decision-making process of football.
- Safeguard the balanced evolution of national team and club football globally in accordance with the principles of solidarity and sporting integrity of competition.
As a specific matter, the BFA and FUB agree to work on joint initiatives to achieve the objectives including, but not limited to;
- Full implementation of the club Licensing
- Establishment of Dispute Resolution Chambers
- Introduction of minimum contract requirements at the national level.
- Continued review of the BFA Play Rules and regulations (all the above have the achieved )
Lastly, a package of measures for professional football and to ensure that what is agreed at a global level is implemented at national level.
