The NFL is engaging in a labor dispute with its game officials, particularly with the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA), which is opposed to a 6.45% annual growth rate in compensation. The union is demanding 10% plus $2.5 million for marketing fees, which the league considers worthless. The NFL has also proposed full-time officials, but this has been met with resistance from the NFLRA. Both sides have been accused of being unreasonable in their attempts to resolve the issue. The league should focus on resolving the issue and not lock out the officials.