WNBA Players Say: “Pay Us What You Owe Us”

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) has launched a powerful campaign demanding fair pay and better working conditions as it renegotiates its contract with the league. Under the banner “Pay Us What You Owe Us,” players are calling for higher salaries, a fair share of growing league revenues, access to charter flights, and stronger benefits for players and families.

The WNBA is expanding—adding teams, signing new media deals, and drawing record crowds. Players argue that as the business grows, so should their paychecks. Many still earn a fraction of what male athletes make, even as they deliver the talent and visibility fueling the league’s success.

This fight isn’t just about basketball—it’s about equity and respect for women workers everywhere. The WNBPA’s campaign echoes the broader labor movement’s call for fair wages, safe workplaces, and a real voice on the job.

Their message is simple and universal: when workers create value, they deserve their share.