What was the genesis of the Australian cricket players union?
The Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) was formed in 1997 in response to increasing dissatisfaction from players regarding the terms and conditions that were being offered by the ACB and the state associations. Cricketers salaries / match payments compared poorly relative to other major sports in Australia, despite the ACB being the most financially strong of the major sports. Please summarise the functioning of the players’ union and the framework as well. The ACA is the representative body of both past and present first class cricketers in Australia. A seven-member executive, headed by president Ian Healy, controls the ACA. The executive is this policy arm of the ACA. The executive oversees the operation of the management of the ACA. I manage the day-to-day operations, in my capacity as chief executive. The ACA represents current players collectively in negotiating minimum standard terms and conditions for the players together with determining the magnitude of player payments.
