California cheerleaders seeking minimum wage

California bill looks to give pro cheerleaders minimum wage

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SAN FRANCISCO -- They boost their teams from the sideline and promote them by appearing in calendars and at fan events, but some sports cheerleaders say they are still not considered team employees and are paid what amounts to less than minimum wage.

California legislation believed to be the first of its kind in the nation is set to change that. The bill sent to the governor this week would require cheerleaders to be paid at least minimum wage and overtime and sick leave if they work for professional sports teams based in California.

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