High School Refs Stage Work Stoppage in Louisiana

A pay dispute with game officials has forced the cancellation of several high school sporting events throughout Louisiana. Members of at least eight officials associations pledged not to work scheduled games on Tuesday, while six others agreed to finish the remainder of the current basketball season - although not every official in those associations was expected to go to work.

According to media reports, the walkout occurred after principals voted down a pay hike requested by officials at the Louisiana High Athletic Association's annual meeting last week. The raises would have affected football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer and wrestling. An emergency meeting between principals and officials' representatives was slated for Wednesday.

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