The WNBPA announced that its members voted to authorize a strike "when necessary" on Thursday.

"The players have spoken," the WNBPA said in a statement. "Through a decisive vote with historic participation, our membership has authorized the WNBPA's Executive Committee to call a strike when necessary. The players' decision is an unavoidable response to the state of negotiations with the WNBA and its teams."

93% of eligible players participated in the vote, with 98% voting in favor to authorize a strike. 

The WNBA's latest proposal involves an uncapped revenue sharing model that would push max salaries above $1.3 million and grow to $2 million over the lifetime of the deal. Average salaries would start at over $530,000 and rise to $770,000, with minimum salaries starting at around $250,000.

The players are instead looking for an increased share of revenue. The union has proposed a deal where players would receive 30% of gross revenue, with the league currently proposing players receive less than 15% of revenue.

The decision to strike is now in the hands of the seven players who make up the WNBA executive committee, including: president Nneka Ogwumike, first vice president Kelsey Plum, vice president Napheesa Collier, vice president Breanna Stewart, vice president Alysha Clark, secretary Elizabeth Williams and treasurer Brianna Turner.

The strike would mark the first labor stoppage of any kind for the WNBA.