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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Unionize for Better Pay
24 Oct
Summary
- Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have officially unionized.
- The team agreed to recognize their new union.
- Pay has significantly increased over recent years.
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, an iconic squad in professional sports, have officially unionized. The NFL franchise has agreed to recognize the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association as the collective bargaining representative for the team's esteemed cheerleaders.
This recognition comes after years of the cheerleaders advocating for better pay and working conditions. The joint statement from the team and the association highlights the cheerleaders' talent and dedication. Reports indicate a significant financial improvement for the squad, with one member mentioning a 400% pay increase during the second season of the Netflix series "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders."
This substantial raise builds upon a previous settlement in 2019, where the Cowboys doubled the per-game pay for the cheerleaders from $200 to $400. The franchise, consistently ranked as the world's most valuable sports team by Forbes, acknowledges the cheerleaders as a sought-after opportunity for dancers globally.
