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Cowboys recognize cheerleaders union after years of fighting for higher pay

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The Dallas Cowboys have recognized the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association as their official union following a long-standing push by cheerleaders for better pay. The agreement comes after years of efforts and includes an announced raise; however, specific figures were not detailed beyond noting it was a significant increase from previous settlements like doubling per-game pay to $400 in 2019. This move acknowledges the squad's status as a prestigious part of the Cowboys organization while addressing long-term labor issues highlighted by media coverage such as Netflix’s “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.”

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The Dallas Cowboys have recognized the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association as the collective bargaining representative after years of negotiations aimed at securing higher pay for the cheerleaders. This decision follows a lawsuit settlement in 2019 that doubled per-game pay from $200 to $400 and recent raises that increased it further, by four times. The NFL team stated that the cheerleaders are an esteemed part of their organization, respected globally. During the second season of Netflix’s “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders,” one member mentioned a 400% boost in pay. The Cowboys remain the most valuable professional sports franchise worldwide according to Forbes magazine.

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The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are unionizing. asserted

cheerleaders → unionize → ?

The NFL franchise has agreed to recognize the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association as the collective bargaining representative for one of the most famous cheer squads in professional sports, both sides said in a joint statement Friday, which follows years of the cheerleaders fighting for pay increases. asserted

cheerleaders → agree → increases

“The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are an esteemed part of the Cowboys organization, deeply respected for the talent and dedication they exhibit,” the statement said. asserted

statement → respect → talent

“They remain one of the most sought-after opportunities for talented dancers worldwide.” asserted

They → remain → dancers

During the second season of the Netflix series “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders,” which aired last year, one of the cheerleaders said that the members were getting a 400% boost in pay. asserted

members → air → pay

In 2019, the Cowboys settled a lawsuit with a former cheerleader that led to the squad doubling the per-game pay, from $200 to $400. asserted

squad → settle → 400

So the raise announced in 2025 was four times that. asserted

raise → announce → 2025

A contact for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association could not immediately be found on Friday. uncertain

contact → find → Friday

The Cowboys have been the most valuable pro sports team in the world, according to Forbes magazine. uncertain

Cowboys → accord → magazine

Cowboys recognize cheerleaders union after years of fighting for higher pay

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