| Abbreviation | NFLPA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1972 |
| Type | Trade union |
| Legal status | 501(c)(5) organization |
| Location |
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Executive director | Scott H. Green |
President | Carl Paganelli |
| Website | www.nflra.com/ |
The National Football League Referees Association (NFLRA), established in 1972 as the Professional Football Referees Association is a labor union that serves as the collective bargaining agency for game officials with the National Football League (NFL).
The NFLRA has been involved in two work stoppages, lock outs taking place in 2001 and 2012. Its members are currently under contract with the league in a collective bargaining agreement signed in September 2019 and running through May 2026.