Earlier this year, cheerleaders from some half-dozen NFL football teams filed a class-action lawsuit for, among other things, being paid less than the minimum wage and being fined for gaining a few pounds. And don't get me going on the jiggle test...
Update: According to Slate's Amanda Hess, after being told she'd broken the "sisterhood" and that her legal battle would backfire, Oakland Raiders cheerleader Lacy T. was informed in early July that — get ready for it — Raiderettes will be paid THE MINIMUM WAGE. Um, rah. I guess.
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