Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders unionize after years of fighting for fair pay

Team elects to voluntarily recognize unionSquad members have advocated for better wagesThe Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have unionized after years of advocating for fair pay and better wages.The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association (DCCA) was voluntarily recognized by the Cowboys as the collective bargaining representative for the cheerleading squad, according to a Friday news release. The recognition came after “meaningful discussion” between the Cowboys organization and the DCCA, and the parties are set to begin collective bargaining. Continue reading…

The Dallas Cowboys voluntarily recognized the cheerleaders’ union, and the parties are set to begin collective bargaining The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have unionized after years of advocating for fair pay and better wages. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association (DCCA) was voluntarily recognized by the Cowboys as the collective bargaining representative for the cheerleading squad, according to a Friday news release. The recognition came after “meaningful discussion” between the Cowboys organization and the DCCA, and the parties are set to begin collective bargaining. “The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are an esteemed part of the Cowboys organization, deeply respected for the talent and dedication they exhibit,” the DCCA said in a statement.

“They remain one of the most sought-after opportunities for talented dancers worldwide.” Established in 1961, one year after the football team played its inaugural season in the NFL, the Cowboys cheerleaders are among the most recognizable dance groups in the world. They are showcased in a Netflix series, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, which released its third season in June. The show has offered a glimpse into the lives of the squad members,