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In regards to what the NFLPA agreed to in the 2011 CBA for already retired players, on August 11, 2011, the NFLPA through its counsel represented that retired players [have been pouring in praise and thanks to the NFLPA for the new benefits that have been agreed to.] Not So.
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See Retiree Sound-off Section on page 12 for more on NFLPA counsel Jeffrey Kesslers statement regarding the expressions of praise by former players for the NFLPA concerning the new 2011 CBA.
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Figure 1 Allocation Adopted by League Benefit Credit Credited Seasons prior to 1960 Credited Seasons 1960 1969 Credited Seasons 1970 1979 Credited Seasons 1980-1992 $500 Floor $114 Per Credited Season $114 Per Credited Season $114 Per Credited Season $114 Per Credited Season Alterative Recommendation $750 Floor $127 Per Credited Season $114 Per Credited Season $108 Per Credited Season $102 Per Credited Season
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football since the 1940s. Consolidated Eller II On December 2, 2011, Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss the Eller II and Gault Complaints. Defendants raise four arguments in support of their Motion. They claim: 1. They only did what they were compelled to do by the court; 2. That everything they agreed to in mediation was confidential and judicially immunized from accountability; 3. They owed no fiduciary duty to retirees; and 4. The Brady agreement cannot be subject to any claim for misconduct because it has been incorporated in a Collective Bargaining Agreement and therefore protected under the National Labor Laws. Plaintiffs have until January 9, 2012 to respond to Defendants Motion, and Defendants will have until January 30, 2012 to reply to Plaintiffs response. A hearing on the Motion to Dismiss has been scheduled for February 15, 2012, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Special Thanks to Joe Delamielleure for agreeing to be featured on ESPNs Outside the Lines. This episode will tackle the concussion issue and focus on helmet manufacturer Riddell.
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If you are a former NFL player and are suffering the symptoms of concussions such as headaches, dizziness, loss of memory, impulse control problems, ringing in the ears and/or hearing loss, fatigue, depression, sleep problems, suicidal thoughts, dementia, Alzheimers, ALS, CTE, and other like conditions, please contact Hausfeld LLP at
jmitchell@hausfeldllp. com
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Message from Harry Jacobs: Any former player who decides they want to start the process of his own journey to health, I would be glad to have them contact me for additional details
Harry Jacobs 4001 Legion Drive Hamburg, New York 14075 716-649-4460 coachharry@thejacobsteam.com
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Retirees seek nothing more than to obtain their fair share of the revenues the NFL has earned, and will earn, by the use of the retired players identities -Dryer Complaint
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To show support for the reform efforts proposed by the National College Players Association (NCPA), please visit the NCPA website at:
www.ncpanow.org You can follow the NCPA on Twitter: @NCPANOW, or on Facebook. For more information please contact the NCPA at: 951-898-0985
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Please Visit Our Unified NFL Retiree Groups on the Web at:
www.fourthandgoalunites.com Dignity After Football www.dignityafterfootball.org Independent Football Veterans www.davepear.com Jeff Nixon Report http://blog.nflalumniassociation.com
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