Chronology of NFL labor history from 1968-2020 The NFL has labor peace for the next 10 years. Another chapter in the book of labor agreements between the league and its players. 1980 Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Gene Upshaw becomes union president. Pages: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6, Page 7, Page 8, Page 9, Page 10, Page 11, Page 12, Page 13, Page 14, Page 15, Page 16, Page 17, Page 18, Page 19, Page 20, Page 21, Page 22, Page 23, Page 24