Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Become First Known NFL Cheer Squad to Unionize
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have officially unionized, becoming the first known NFL cheer squad to establish a union.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, October 23, 2026 —
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have officially unionized, becoming the first known cheer squad in the National Football League to establish a union, according to the information provided.
The announcement marks a new development for the squad, but details about the unionization were not provided. The date the union was established, the name of the union, and the process used to form it were not specified.
Information about what the union will cover is also unavailable. No details were provided on whether it will represent all members of the squad or address particular workplace matters, such as compensation, scheduling or working conditions. The summary does not identify a spokesperson or include statements from the cheerleaders, the Dallas Cowboys organization or the NFL.
The description of the squad as the first known NFL cheer squad to unionize is limited to the information available in the summary. It does not provide details about how that distinction was verified or whether other squads have pursued similar efforts.
As a result, the confirmed information is limited to the unionization itself and the reported first-of-its-kind status among NFL cheer squads. Further specifics about representation, next steps or any response from the organization were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Alyssa Fields on www.dallasobserver.com, see more information here.
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