Former Cowboys Cheerleader Files Lawsuit Against Team

A former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader has filed a federal lawsuit against the team, alleging she wasn't paid for all her work and made less money than the team's male mascot.

[@debbiebooker4649]

If they can pay the Mascot $65,000 a year, they can pay their Cheerleaders.

[@Angelaaa1015]

They have differe cheerleaders every year though. They have to try out again every year. It’s just a stepping stone in their career anyways

[@marikiemarie7622]

@@Angelaaa1015 what dcc cheerleaders do you know thar has come far in life because of being a dcc cheerleader...no one. Once they leave, they are never heard from again... they dont warm enough to help thier new career anyways.

[@redd-iveee4400]

Debbie Booker the cheerleaders aren’t freaking dancing like crazy on the sidelines they literally only dance when they have halftime performances if they are the act but besides that they are smiling and shaking their Pom poms like every other cheer squad on the sidelines ... they may do a few kicks here and there but that’s it this guy has to literally be the center of attention keeping people entertained all game. he doesn’t have 35 other people to help him keep up. He has to do more photos because it’s only 1 mascot and I’m sure things are harder being a solo act. He does everything the cheerleaders do plus more and he’s 1 person. This is also his full time job. The cheerleaders are part time.

[@claindastuart6790]

Exactly!

[@idk-se5fg]

@@redd-iveee4400 yeah but all the effort they put into the team is insane. they deserved to be paid more.

[@carolkirk972]

Just putting up with Kelli and Judy is worth a lot more than what they get paid.

[@GTAnativeInXboxAndPlayStation]

carol kirk Exactly! Those bitches probably get paid 5x more a game.

[@altonpitts5303]

That was a cold crack, Carol.😆

[@joymyers62]

That is so true!

[@altonpitts5303]

@@GTAnativeInXboxAndPlayStation Are you kidding? A whole lot more than 5x, baby. Believe than!

[@GTAnativeInXboxAndPlayStation]

Alton Pitts I know they must get paid A HELL OF ALOT MORE.

[@karibennett5847]

What SHE is saying is that the cheerleaders should not HAVE to also work a full time job as they still have obligations, rehearsals, games, etc. and its time to recognize.

[@CosmoGal090]

Kari Bennett especially too if you have to request non paid time off from your day job that they require you to have. Not only is that money out of your pocket for work, but also more time that’s not being paid for the benefit of the team!

[@jesskuhx20]

Yes and I agree with that, but it’s definitely not the only NFL team that does it. If the hours required for a cheerleader are close to that or a full time job, they need to be able to support themselves with a good income from the job, because it is a job.

[@josephcelestiel6129]

It’s never enough for women lol they always want more very ungrateful!

[@ramiroperez7180]

Kari Bennett amen

[@Jorlaxe]

I agree with you 100% If they were paid a salary (which I personally would if I were wielding billions of dollars like Jerry does.) so they wouldn't have to work another job. Then they could fully commit to the DDC and the Cowboys organization. Not to mention the talent pool for recruits would be 10x as much.

[@kide889]

Spoiler Alert, she won two weeks ago

[@angelax8237]

Did she really!

[@SimplyMichelle1000]

Thank you !

[@Uhohohno319]

They get $12/hour, and their game day pay jumped from $200 a game to $400.

[@shannonm.4087]

yay!!

[@shannonm.4087]

@@Uhohohno319 , so about $760 per week?? before taxes. better but not fair

[@zulu9812]

NFL cheerleading cannot be classed as a hobby if the cheerleaders are always expected to put the team first.

[@amaliemirzadkristoffersen6810]

@I Dk it’s also their choice to be a doctor if they want to, however they barely get paid minimum wage and sometimes they don’t get paid for the amount of hours they put into it

[@jimmyculp8756]

Americas team should take care of their own, no matter what any other team does!

[@76carmel]

There is a PBS documentary called "A Woman's Work" that describes the not so glamorous life of NFL cheerleaders.

[@sueblank6065]

@I Dk it’s the players choice to play and get paid millions what’s your point ?

[@buttermepancake3613]

@I Dk doesnt mean they can be mistreated

[@Missblaak]

So Kelli gets pissed that a trainee did not know what the “Me Too” movement meant yet she allows “her girls” to be unfairly paid. SMDH

[@karma7706]

👏👏👏

[@ladybug151617]

She dosent pick how much they get payed

[@jacobmccain8794]

Right sad for Taylor

[@TheNonMakeupGuru]

She’s most likely tried to over the years but it’s above her pay grade

[@onix731992]

Unfortunately I don’t think Kelli has a say in how much they get paid I think that’s why she pushes them to get other jobs

[@balls6731]

they’re professional athletes. they deserve to be paid like it.

[@brycekillian1096]

LOL

[@1lori_b]

@@brycekillian1096 but you clicked on the video

[@Georgian1717]

Absolutely

[@thickbagina8370]

I googled their salary after watching an episode of the show about them and I was disgusted with how low they pay! This is not excusable! I'm so grateful she is brave enough to do something about it!

[@bigdaddyalex17]

Shes amazing, ;-)) shame on those rich greedy owners/slave drivers!

[@lr8198]

How much?

[@user-zs9zs9nq9l]

@@lr8198 less than minimum wage!

[@joanneevertz2295]

@@user-zs9zs9nq9l I wonder if they question & quiz, background check, social media the players like they do the girls? Do the Show girls get more money than the other cheerleaders?

[@TV-ob1if]

yeah well now they can just go into the real world and sell hamburgers. then we can see how disgusted you are.

[@makeurownsammich2597]

It looks like it paid off, at least a little. I saw an article saying they are now getting $12/hr instead of $8 and they now get $400 per game rather than $200. Good for her taking a stand!🙌🏼

[@annaconigliaro2907]

That's still barely enough. They should be getting paid $1,000 a game and $20 per hour

[@leanneadams2549]

Even at 400.00 is a joke for these world class talented women !! I believe it should be 1,000-2,000 per game !!!!!

[@makeurownsammich2597]

@@annaconigliaro2907 I definitely agree, they should be getting way more. I was just saying at least something came out of this. The amount of work these girls are expected to do is a lot, and you know the Cowboys have the money so it is sad.

[@annaconigliaro2907]

@@makeurownsammich2597 The nfl has the money. These owners are so cheap

[@nickbadry4122]

I went to a cowboys game, there was prolly 80k-100k in stands at say 200 dollars a ticket that's an average ,this is minus concession money. That's 16 million a game, I think they can afford a 1000 a game for each cheerleader! GO COWBOYS!

[@nuffzed202]

Netflix brought me here. So glad she won. These ladies work hard 🎉

[@benzgirlz8162]

That’s Poverty Level Pay. Fast Food workers get paid more. Are they on Medicaid and Food Stamps too? They can’t live on $8.50/hr! It’s 2018! That’s just disgusting!

[@deniselovesglitter]

They’re not supposed to live on the pay they get from doing this. They’re doing this on the side, apart from their full time jobs and/or school. This isn’t meant to become a career (nor is fast food.) It’s part time, in the evenings, after everything else.

[@benzgirlz8162]

Nail Therapy Studio These women are professional athletes. Cheerleading isn’t just some part time gig like being a cashier at a gas station (who probably gets paid more than the DCC). These ladies put in a lot of time and energy plus make tremendous personal sacrifices to do their jobs with DCC. They are expected to hold themselves up to a very high standard. Their jobs aren’t simply to cheer at games. They make special appearances throughout the year for a whole variety of events. Any full time job they hold outside of DCC must be meaningful enough to be their primary income. And certainly they make more than minimum wage at those outside jobs just to survive. It’s a tremendous strain to hold down two jobs. These young women deserve better pay for what they do for the Cowboys Organization. They’re athletes. Not barmaids working for tips. Even that job would pay more and it requires far less skill than being a DCC.

[@deniselovesglitter]

This is an elite group of ladies. In history, only around 700 women have had the privilege and distinction of wearing the uniform and bring part of the DCC family and legacy. The Show Group goes all over the world on USO tours, all expenses paid, and also there’s the calendar photo shoot (usually at an exotic beach location), too. These ladies go into this with their eyes wide open, and they do it for the prestige of being able to say that they were part of this elite group. No one is forcing them to try out, and they are told from day one what it takes to be 1 out of 36 (should they be successful.) Lastly, the tv show “DCC Making The Team” has been around for 12 seasons. This squad has existed for decades, so by now e v e r y o n e who wants to cheer should know what they’re signing up for. It is what it is, and NO ONE should be shocked by this process. If you’re becoming a DCC for the money, then you’re A) not doing it for the right reasons AT ALL; and B) a bit of an idiot, seeing as how theres been a show on tv for over 10 years, and also there’s full disclosure before you sign on the dotted line. Once you’ve signed, that’s it. It’s d o n e. THIS IS WHY snowflakes don’t make the cut - they can’t handle it. They’re too soft.

[@chell272]

@@deniselovesglitter "These ladies go into this with their eyes wide open" ....bs. Their desire to be on the team is being taken advantage of. They _deserve_ to be paid their worth....particularly the DCC who make the team millions in merchandising, and now with the show, even more in advertising and rights with CMT. "This is an elite group of ladies" and they deserve to be compensated as such.

[@johnnarohlman]

I’m 16 and I get paid more than that

[@deltaecho1]

wow, their tryouts are insanely hard, and they're paid nothing. It's almost criminal.

[@MsLisaPilot]

Yet she asked for this job.

[@deltaecho1]

@@MsLisaPilot it's 'modern slavery'. Slaves back in the day had nowhere to go but be slaves.

[@MsLisaPilot]

@@deltaecho1 Comparing a cheerleader to a slave? That's a good one. I'd agree if these women were held against their will and made to perform.

[@TV-ob1if]

they don't get paid for degree of difficulty

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

That's when you say, "This job is not worth it. I am going to find another job."

[@colleenmethod9431]

Umm, just wanted to mention - these cheerleaders are not paid for - costume maintenance, gym fees, workouts, practices, all non-stadium related appearances. The calendar fees go to the team, endorsements are paid to the team, the girls can't accept money for appearing in the team uniforms given. Alot of the cheerleaders these days are owned by the team - they are required to 1) Have a day job in the area, 2) Be available for all team related appearances (despite the day job). And here's a big one - many don't have medical insurance to cover the injuries sustained while a cheerleader. As to Rowdy being brought into the story. Its just an example.

[@kerrimcvinney6081]

Colleen Method thank you! I've been searching for this comment bc I was thinking the same thing! All that practice time they aren't getting paid for. They pretty much just get paid for 3.5 ish hours for game days and that's it. I've heard they get a max of about $150 per game.

[@Daniel-yo5es]

being a cheerleader is not obligatory... they chose to do it knowing full well what the pay was.... so, there's that.

[@constablecm]

Ok my take on it is this they are cheerleaders yes and employees to so the should be paid for the work they do they represent the team and the organization well and always have a smile and they look great so what should they be paid that I can't say but if Rowdy makes 60 thousand a year sorry Rowdy I would rather see the cheerleaders than you

[@meghanscoggins4394]

They are also required to keep up their DCC makeover look at their own cost, which can be several hundred dollars a month. Makeup, nails, etc. All at their own expense. That can be 100% eaten up by their hourly pay.

[@flinryder7119]

And those makeovers you see in the program the cheerleaders have to pay for those too including dental work tanning hair and makeup not to mention the various outfits for rehearsal all out of their own pocket it’s so wrong

[@karissam96]

$8 an hour?!? I was getting paid $12 for a dumb part-time retail job and I’m not nearly as fit or as skillful as they are. I’m sure their work is hard. They deserve a livable wage.

[@annaconigliaro2907]

They should have a thousand a game and twenty an hour

[@lauraroberts8203]

Just heard DCC settled the lawsuit and changes were made!!!Go Erica!!!Now I can not feel guilty when I watch Their CMT show,cause they were paid so little!!!

[@destinyzakiahirl8539]

What were the changes?

[@ramiroperez7180]

Laura Roberts please provide the link thank u

[@lesliea.7174]

I’m glad she did make the change. And this is what it takes ladies to take a stand for fair pay, period. @ramiro perez it went for $8 to now $12 and doubled amount payed during game day from $200 to $400. Still a bit but bttter than before. It’s definitely a change. www.thedailybeast.com/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-settle-pay-dispute-entire-squad-gets-raise

[@BIOL6895]

@@lesliea.7174 i still wonder how much that is per year.

[@ElishaaLi]

somebody you know i read in an article Erika made $4700 one yr from dcc.

[@FemaleDallasTexas]

The cheerleaders need to file a class action lawsuit

[@sunlighttulips]

I'm rather surprised by the condescension apparent in the comments so far. The cheerleaders are just as much a part of the NFL and the NFL experience as the football players. Many have spent years in dance training and they are right there on the field performing throughout the entire football game. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, at least, are held to a high standard of conduct and act much better in public than many of the players. The players get multimillion dollar contracts and endorsements, and the cheerleaders can't even get paid a decent wage? They aren't asking for million dollar contracts - just enough money to cover practicing several hours a week, appearances all over the world, and game duties. Seems very reasonable to me and, for a billion dollar organization, should be an expectation. For the organization to offer to pay her for her unpaid time shows they know there's an issue. It's time to stop "enjoying" the cheerleaders' performances while looking down your noses at them. It takes a courageous individual to stand up against the tide of apathy and tradition to fight for something better for future generations. Erica, good for you.

[@texasrockshillcountry6574]

sunlighttulips EXACTLY! Whether they know it or not, that is what the league is doing is subjucating them to a lower level of humanity so as to enjoy and reap the benefits off THEIR hard work and dedication! It's high time that they started to pay these Ladies more!

[@chivoblanco4798]

Stoped reading after ykur second sentence. Dumbest thing I havr ever heard.

[@RJsermon]

As much as the players? wtf

[@Xmaslightsallyear]

sunlighttulips Truly delusional point of view.

[@a.m.a.484]

PREACH 🙌 very well said!!!! @sunlighttulips

[@linhaton4957]

Shame on this organization. Eight dollars an hour? Shameful.

[@babykevinxoxo]

Why she sign contract then.

[@TV-ob1if]

she knew the pay prior to working there. besides, all the NFL teams pay similar wages. they are eye-candy, nothing more. they can pursue other opportunities as they wish.

[@sadieann1036]

@@TV-ob1if eye candy that has to be able to learn 50 different choreographed dances and do jump splits... That doesn't equate to $8 per hour

[@TV-ob1if]

@@sadieann1036 please refer to my previous answer about knowing the pay prior to signing . Thx

[@drawntomountains]

It's waaay past time that these ladies get compensated appropriately for every appearance, personal expenses, wages lost from their regular jobs and much, much more. These ladies work extremely hard to know their dances, routines, and learn new ones every week ! Their training to stay in the required size and shape is a continuous and ongoing process. The suit is long passed due !!

[@barbier5488]

The pay is shameful. I’m glad someone spoke up.

[@alexandrasdrapetomaniacmin7186]

8$/h and no overtime is just disrespectful. Jerry Jones' net worth: 8.4 billion USD (2019) After seeing his net worth, I'll say it's more cruel than disrespectful even!

[@heythere5817]

I can't believe all these years later they are still paid so poorly. It's disgusting

[@hayley8715]

The cheerleaders are exploited! They need to stop continuing to take it! The teams talk about the girls being 'professionals', well they should be paid as professionals!! They have to 'act' a certain way & be role models, etc, yet they have them striving to do calender photo shoots in bikinis that will probably for the most part be glared at by men who are not looking at them thinking 'oh what lovely, wholesome young ladies'! I have no problem with such things (if this is what somebody wants to do), it's just that I find the way they are treated, the expectation's, along with what they have to do very contradictory (not just calendar shoot, this is just 1 example)! Pro Cheerleaders will continue to be paid so little and be exploited as long as there are girls who are fed how 'amazing it is' & who therefore are prepared to accept what they are told they worth! Yes they may know what the pay is going in but the change needs to start somewhere....just saying 'it's ok as they are aware of the pay going in' is not good enough really & just accepting it will mean this will continue for future generations (not only nfl cheerleading....there is a much bigger picture to all of this)! I think it all reflects badly on the people at the top of the industry, it shows they do not have respect for everybody in their organisation which is highlighted by such exploitations & inequalities, (otherwise wouldn't they want every person to be at the very least paid fairly/adequately!?).

[@MissPinkGirlOfSLC]

Good for her!!! These girls deserve more money for SOooooooo many reasons!!!

[@KMEI1234]

If the mascott earns 65k a year, the hard working, extraordinary talented and pressurised ladies deserve 100k in minimum per year.

[@MyTubeUser321]

$8 an hr for these cheerleaders is WAY to low, especially considering the revenue increases the NFL gets year by year.

[@BLUJAI100]

They train for months before the season starts. It has to be hard to work another job while rehearsing and doing all the obligatory press and activities. If the mascot gets paid that much then so should the DCC. They’re the most iconic cheer team ever

[@sktbug6833]

Now they make $12 an hour and $400 bonus per game. An improvement, but for the work they put in that's still not enough in my opinion.

[@jennyoneill8879]

Most have full time jobs

[@viviannewhite5053]

I totally stand with her. They are a BILLION dollar franchise and these girls are a HUGE part of it. I almost wish the cheerleaders would go on strike and demand a fair salary. They deserve it.

[@JayEllisAlexander]

IM SORRY. I had to REWIND...…...DID she say these WOMEN on this "oh so GRAND" TEAM that girls actually break their necks to be on, would push their competition into moving traffic and starve themselves weeks before the actual auditions ARE GETTING PAID LESS THAN 9 FKN DOLLARS an hour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???? My little sister is a 2nd year vet for the Cleveland Monster Hockey girls and gets paid $12.00 an hr so WHAT IN THE ACTUAL FK is the Dallas Cheerleading Organization doing? They actually built an entire fkn DANCE CENTER for the girls to do their dance camp at so I don't want to hear that they don't have the money.

[@onix731992]

Pretty Bitchy Bee sad thing is it’s not just the Dallas cowboy cheerleaders that are underpaid there is a documentary on Netflix saying that some team pay the girls $8hr and required the girl to not only buy there own $600 uniform but also take money from there paychecks if there late for an appointment. Team such as the dolphins, steelers, bears, jets etc they all have lawsuits on there hands not just DCC.

[@JayEllisAlexander]

Onyx lila That is ridiculous. What is the name of the documentary?

[@onix731992]

Pretty Bitchy Bee a women’s work the NFL cheerleaders problem

[@SuzieQuzie0773]

The most recognizable cheering squad smdh I'm sure Mr Money Bags has had something to do with there little pay.

[@onix731992]

Watch the documentary a women’s work NFL cheerleader problem it eye opening

[@danasireno3030]

Absolutely...pay the cheerleaders MORE MONEY (cheapskates)!

[@TM-nu5vd]

GIven the Cowboy's are a multi-BILLION dollar organization, these ladies should be given more. Hell, the Home Depot in my neck of the woods starts you out at $15 per hour. I say double their rate to $16 per hour. And we all know the Cowboys organization can afford this increase too. Afterall, look at the $$$ they make off these cheerleaders from the swimsuit calendar, paid publicity events, etc. Yep -- $16 an hour !!!

[@ASoto-uy6ei]

Most are missing the point completely. While yes these ladies sign up for it and are aware of pay rate prior to signing, they are asking for more money than minimum wage. Erica is standing up by saying let's end this here and make a change so that they are FAIRLY compensated.

[@darricksublet9833]

Pay that woman.

[@dazcapone2503]

It's not a million dollar company, 6 Billion

[@LiveHart]

The fact that these women aren’t receiving a living able wage is disgusting and abusive.

[@bulimiahell]

I consider cheerleading a high-performance sport. These women should be waaay better paid and respected. Also very sad to see the constant bodyshaming by the trainers and the testimony of the girl who suffered from anorexia. One of the judges rejected a cheerleader because her face looked a little fuller than in the photos, they were also not happy if a girl looked too thin or flat chested, ugh.

[@khlosvlogs]

kind late to this but being a nfl cheerleader takes so much of you. I always wished to be a dcc because I’ve been a dancer my entire life but watching the show , it changed my mind as I got older and then became a teenager I finally understood how hard they are on them. It takes alot of your mental health. It causes you to not be able to focus on yourself and your mental health. These girls deserve so much more then they are given. With every hate comment , rude encounters, and even feeling ashamed of watching yourself on TV. They deserve hell of a lot more.

[@erikapalacios9082]

I agree with her. Those girls work their butts off they deserve more.

[@JulieR73]

A friend of mine was a DCC and I was disgusted when she told me about what little they’re paid

[@sherylpockrose4029]

All pretty sick. They are basically paid minimum wage, weighed daily, evaluated on how their hair looks --- why would anyone even WANT to do this?

[@steveroyer1628]

and why to they have 1000 girls trying to make the team? I don't get it...

[@swimhard500]

Sheryl Pockrose I do not agree. They want to be a part of the top ream in the nation for cheerleading

[@monikadawson2403]

Kelli and Judy should also be pushing to get these girls paid more being that they do a lot. They have relocate find a place to live etc. practice there’s a lot that goes into being a DCC.

[@lexbulkin7637]

Me

[@K1nd852]

It’s their dream imagine you want to be a cheerleader but have to keep up all this you want your dream or follow in your moms footsteps it feels incredible like she said but it’s starting to be not worth it

[@donmonteiro6830]

These girls would make more.money on broadway. I watch making the team and I can say I know these women deserve more for their talent and ability to conform and show dedication.

[@BigHeartNoBS]

They'd make more working in a strip club than for the DCC!

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

@@BigHeartNoBS or for a modeling agency.

[@goldenghxst]

How tf does a mascot get paid $65,000 a year just for acting like a fool in front of thousands of people?? He doesn't show his face or do any hard work whatsoever, unlike the cheerleaders who are forced to constantly obsess over what they look like and spend hours everyday training to keep in top shape

[@jwoods2516]

Lets u know Jerry Is about money but not paying the one thing that makes the cowboys winners. The cheerleaders are only good thing the team got. I hope she win! 22yrs no superbowl lol

[@truthprevails4386]

if jerry jones never got his hands on that franchise... wonder where they could actually be

[@darrylnelson05]

If they arent getting paid, WTF even bother to tryout.

[@jennyoneill8879]

If it weren't for the reality show no one would even know who they were

[@K1nd852]

They want their dream hi

[@AdventureHusky]

-They learn over 40 routines, start to finish, over the course of one summer -Said 40 routines have to be able to be picked up in an instant to dance to any random song they decide to play during games -The Vets have to fight for their spot on the team every season -The requirements and try outs are absolutely ruthless with any tiny mistake costing any single one of them a cut from the team -They're constantly body shamed and their weight is harshly judged -They train for hours, doing one of the hardest routines in the industry -They work part time jobs alongside their DCC job -And they're also expected to know everything respective to their football players and the organization itself because they are representing the DCC in a huge way Yet these women are getting paid pennies No wonder they only last 1-2 years max half the time, because all that effort and hard work seems to be worth nothing more than part time pay.

[@Leelz247]

They entertain a national audience, uphold the reputation of a major football franchise, and are expected to push their bodies to the absolute limit through rigorous rehearsal and sacrifice their personal lives. They deserve to be paid what they are worth. A lot of money is made off of their performances, people fill the stands to see them, they’re part of the appeal.

[@sarahs5340]

Disparity! It’s unbelievable. I support her 100% It’s almost a crime how little they make.

[@sydneyanthony5738]

An nfl water boy makes more, smh

[@2TMarie]

Good for her!! Change won't happen, until someone speaks up!!

[@jgarciajr55]

Damn I didn't know Dallas was doing their cheerleaders like this. They should get paid for everything they do because the cheerleaders are a big part of the team.

[@user-dk5qd7pw2s]

They paid Zeke and DeMarcus Lawrence for doing nothing and not pay cheerleaders that actually danced all game long.

[@jennabacon1240]

Those girls are serious professional dancers, they deserve a good wage. Especially with how much they make off the cowgirls

[@Amber-xm1yr]

$8 an hour?! For all the crap they have to go through?! Damn.

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

I've had jobs in the past with low pay and lots of hassles. I have two choices; 1) continue to work there and 2) find another job. So to file a lawsuit seems ridiculous unless there was misrepresentation.

[@melanatedqueen6662]

@bmo shareholder apple shareholder How was it a waste of time when 1. She won 2. Her atty who would of never taken this case if it was a waste of time took the case. Y’all don’t seem to understand how this works. Most attys work on a contingency basis for these types of cases so they only take cases they think they have a chance of winning 3. Her success affected hundreds of women bc she rejected the private settlement that would have given her, and her only, more pay. Now they have to abide by this for everyone. That is not a waste of anyone’s time 💁🏾‍♀️

[@iana.dickson5464]

Well, Morgan deserves to get her FAIR SHARE of her years worth Why? Well, She respectfully EARNED it and I DISLIKE this because Women aren't getting the same rights that us Men have. ⏩Morgan and every other Former NFL Team Cheerleader deserves the same treatment.

[@cubefarmerhkc9105]

I think these ladies should be paid fair compensation They are the best at what they do.

[@lambchops6032]

There pay is embarrassing. Please step up and do the right thing Cowboys.

[@cocofluff]

Erica was an excellent dancer. That company can afford to pay these girls more, its insane. I hope she wins her lawsuit. The pay needs to be higher.

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

If she deserves more, then she should find another job that pays well.

[@tamsynbrown4933]

I knew it. I really hope these ladies are getting paid better. It's crazy how these companies need both male and female supporter, yet they treat the women on the team, who work so flippen hard like pooh. I hope this is still on going.

[@Cosmickayellie]

That is absolutely ridiculous. $8 an hour in Texas is over minimum wage, but for all the stuff they go through? It’s totally not fair.

[@fatimaxflores6363]

$8 dollars 💀 that’s a jokeeeee

[@AutumnHarvest1]

Cheerleaders are athletes too, and should be paid accordingly. I personally don't watch sports, so if I were to, I'd watch the cheerleaders instead of the game.

[@texasrockshillcountry6574]

It's RIDICULOUS that they don't pay them and all the other Professional Cheerleaders a higher wage.

[@marleymescudi]

$8/hour? My God.... I made more than that working at a grocery store when I was 16.

[@nikkic0509]

I totally agree that this needs to be fixed, and good for Ms. Wilkins for turning down payment for herself alone and filing the lawsuit to make a change for the cheerleaders, past, present and future. I started watching Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders...Making the Team 3 seasons ago when a girl from my hometown was trying out. I couldn’t believe it when I realized what little they are paid. Just watching the show, it’s obvious how hard these girls work, not to mention their own personal expenses to be a DC cheerleader. It’s about the honor, which I’m sure is amazing, but I’m also sure the NFL franchise can afford to pay them for their work. With the Equal Opportunity Act, I don’t understand how the franchise gets away with it.

[@mlmc58]

I just watched the show about their induction into the hall of fame and it seems that it's been this way from the beginning. The original team had to even pay for their own transportation to the Superbowl because the Cowboys org refused.

[@carnival30]

What????!!!! That’s crazy. I watch the show, then saw them during a game and what jumped out at me is that the team doesn’t seem to respect them much. When they perform, the Jumbotron doesn’t even film them fully. Just pieces here and there but mostly gives reruns of the game. Their not valued by their organization. I don’t know of it’s a southern thing that they’re so obvious of their disregard for women or if it’s the NFL. They work, plead and cry to be part of an organization that treats them like crap.

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

I heard the rules for the cheerleaders are harsh, as well. For example, If they get a DWI, their cut off the team, where as a football player with a DWI still gets to play on the team.🤔🏈

[@rebeccablacksfriday7582]

Wait tf tf. $8 an hour. Bruh I work at Amazon and get $15 an hour.... tf tf?

[@Hummingbird-yu3kt]

Most of the Cheerleaders have full time jobs in addition to their cheering responsibilities. They also have different groups of teams and I wonder if there is additional compensation for participating in those as it takes more time committment along with a lot of additional travel. They don't go thorugh the grueling training, selection process, practices and performance expecting to get paid....but for the noteriety and to get 'noticed' (Kind of like Melissa Rycroft) and launch a career in a different industry. I'm kind of torn on this lawsuit. If they are getting more than the minimum wage then the only real complaint is not getting paid for hours worked or OT...that may actually have some bite .

[@jess89mc]

I was always wondering about this. So many hours spent doing this sport and so many opportunities to get injured. Pay them better!

[@katsealy5739]

All the hard work, crazy auditions and constant critics for just minimum wage?!! They ladies need to do find something else to do where they are truly appreciated.

[@nancystephens7663]

Good for her! The cheerleaders are definitely hard-working, trained athletes as well and deserve a much larger pay scale than what they get. NFL men vs women Discrimination for sure!

[@whereisthehook]

$8 an hour, Jerry?

[@TheSSUltimateGoku]

Is there any update on this case???

[@christinab.2864]

I heard they won

[@camariebrooke2082]

McDonald’s pays more than $8 an hour. These women work tons on hours and work thier butts off. That’s just insane.

[@SB-qm5wg]

NFL has gotten too full of drama. Not worth it anymore.

[@sloebone7399]

This isn’t the NFL. This is pretty girls dancing on the sidelines. The games go on with or without them.

[@cassandraglowacki9251]

Those women bust their butts harder than the football players do. Those players get millions a year. The girls? $150 per game....

[@TerryJulianLive]

shut the fuck up.. you're still gonna watch the game

[@perre6385]

Cassandra Glowacki well yeah players bring in views and revenue from jerseys, commercial, shoes etc. like people don’t come to see the cheerleaders they come to watch football

[@sandranorman5469]

Wonder how much the cheerleaders make when another Cowboys Cheerleader uniform is sold?

[@larrymunoz8262]

Here from 2024 and just seen the Netflix documentary. They still get paid horribly 😕

[@angleo395]

These cheerleaders are absolutely exploited. Yes, they understood going in that many expenses fall on them, but as mentioned, the mascot gets paid more than they do, and I hardly think he'd be missed like they would if gone. It's high time things change and these hard working, athletic, professional, college educated women get rightly compensated.

[@julioguillen9394]

What do you expect. Jerry Jones doesn’t even want to pay his QB

[@mekako1985]

I believe her it’s right to request higher pay

[@codimarie090]

Anyone know if anything came of this?? The mascot getting 65k and the number one nfl cheerleading team gets barely minimum wage is insane!! Way WAY underpaid!

[@daybyjayde.9271]

Completely agree!

[@richardbugh9589]

Really 8 dollars an hour , that's BS at its best. They should be at least 100,000 a year and when the team wins a super bowl ring the cheer leaders should get a super bowl necklace . fair is fair , they work hard to be the best , and they are a big part of the team

[@altonpitts5303]

To my way of thinking, considering all the sacrifices the ladies are expected to make, at least fifteen dollars a hour is realistic. By the way, when the team wins the Big Game, they will receive rings. When they win.😏

[@lauren5359]

I agree after watching DCC making the team I really understand what they go through and they do deserve to earn more

[@BriannaMSanchez]

Any updates on this?

[@tiffchao6336]

$8 an hour is not even minimum wage!

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

And yet 1000s girls want to be cheerleaders. Go figure.

[@rhondapaige8597]

They knew yes I am not disagreeing.. but come on they make it sound so fabulous and you are so excited to be chosen. Then reality sets in, you have to be on time for all practices and games. Not to mention traveling, they should be paid for overtime. That’s what any other job would do. And the minimum wage has increased in all states. So that means their wage should increase. Over time pay is due to all of them. And you should get raises every year you are on the team. I mean even after you are chosen you still have to audition to make the team again. Just like regular jobs you get raises.. and the women should also be aloud to take endorsement offers along with the team approval..

[@ayzc4164]

As much as football players get and how much the Dallas teams makes... this is insane. They need to get at least 15$ an hour. At least! They have to put their lives on hold and also maintain their own appearances out of pocket after the initial makeover. Sometimes they work from 6pm-12pm

[@brendacather5648]

I agree they should pay the cheerleaders much more .

[@HunterBidenCocaineBag]

"Often imitated. Never equaled in low wages..."

[@ayzc4164]

8 dollars is low, even the Disneyland princesses start at $15 an hour now going up too with the statewide $15 in California

[@danielledenis9863]

Totally agree with her! Those ladies put in a lot of time and effort...They are incredible athletes and should be earning a fare wage.

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

If you don't like what you are getting paid at a job, then find yourself another job.

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

If the Cowboys have a tight budget for paying its cheerleaders, maybe it's best to have only 12 Cowboy Cheerleaders, instead of 36 that way they can pay them $24 an hour each.

[@AtWhatRedLight]

I bet Kelli & Judy are making some nice money on CMT’s network. You’d think they’d fight for “their girls” but that would mean them losing their jobs.

[@denorahstachowiak3244]

If the cowboys are “America’s team” they probably have America’s money and if you have America’s money you can give way more than 8 dollars an hour.

[@311martia]

You go girl!! Hope it pays off in the end.

[@dion6340]

$8.00 an hour? Are you kidding me? All that moving around?

[@dulcetsindy]

100% agree with her. Good for her for standing up for her rights. All the time and energy they invested to becomes the dancers they are should be compensated, period. Enough of this BS pay in “opportunity”.

[@jewels3596]

I was shocked a few years back when I found out they barely made minimum wage! Ridiculous! Jerry Jones is a selfish cheapskate!

[@jspqueen4427]

8 DOLLARS AN HOUR!?? WHAT!? In a way im shocked. I expected like $20 an hour.

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

Then maybe those girls should go to university and get a high-paying job.

[@cocofluff]

I know they eventually settled and raised the girls' pay but Why did the cowboys even let this case go to court? They knew it would embarrass their company and could not be defended considering how much they pay their players. They should have quietly done the right thing to avoid this lawsuit. Just shameful they would rather pay lawyers than their cheerleaders. Smt.

[@juliemccauslin5807]

About time!