The Bills Case continues to change the sport

Tracking American Women’s Football forefront. The discipline has already given a lot to talk about with pregnancy treatment in elite footballers with the condition Alex Morgan. They have also recently been in the center of all the limelight by achieving equal pay for selection. And now, after the negotiations of the past collective agreementPaid leave for mental health issues was secured for at least six months into the contract.

The players’ victory comes almost a year after Olympic Games from Tokyo. The sporting event was marked by health measures against Covid-19. But, in addition to this, it was also marked by the historical decision of Simon Biles. The gymnast’s goal was to be one of the greatest medalists, but she ended up missing out on several finals and taking one medal in a singles competition due to mental health issues. Breaking taboo bills I managed to normalize this situation.

The importance of this aspect is not only noted in the media treatment or in the way athletes deal with it. Also in other situations such as the collective bargaining agreement itself or with the creation of a task force dedicated to US teams to sponsor Psychological health during the competition. Simone Biles has managed to make the case globally, and now US women’s football has made another headway.

The most important name in this agreement is Curry Rocaro, a 27-year-old player who was unable to receive a salary after her furlough due to mental health issues. His case began in 2019, but a landmark collective agreement could not be concluded until 2022. She was in danger of running out of income, but from now on the players would receive up to six months’ salary if they took this kind of sick leave.

Historic achievement

Carrie Rocaro (New York, 1994) requested time off due to mental health issues in 2019. According to the union’s website Vive Pro, was the “first batch”. “He took it for granted that anyone who had an injury and was unable to be with his club would continue to receive his salary and all the benefits that come with playing for a club team. NWSL“It was believed at the time.

However, the situation was completely different. Roccaro knew then that he would not receive any kind of reward and that everything would be “on hold” until he and his teammates returned to the competition. “So, I had to choose between my salary, my livelihood, and my mental health.”

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