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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Secure Union Recognition
The squad gains collective bargaining rights after years of advocacy for better compensation, marking a milestone for one of the NFL's most visible teams.
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Recognition of the Association
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to recognize the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association as the official representative for collective bargaining. Both the team and the association issued a joint statement highlighting the cheerleaders' talent and their status as a highly sought-after opportunity for dancers around the world.
Pay Adjustments Over Time
A 2019 lawsuit settlement doubled per-game compensation to $400. During the second season of the Netflix series America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, which aired last year, a 400% pay boost was noted for members.
Broader Context and Influences
The Buffalo Jills became the first NFL cheerleading group to unionize after a 1995 National Labor Relations Board ruling that enabled formation of the National Football League Cheerleaders Association. That squad later disbanded following a 2014 lawsuit by former members.
Team Valuation
The Cowboys rank as the most valuable professional sports franchise worldwide, according to Forbes magazine.
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