10 Shocking Facts The NFL Don't Want You To Know

1. The Bottom Rung

A Carolina Panthers cheerleader performs in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. The Panthers won 19-17. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
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Cheerleaders, Mascots and entertainers (when actually paid) are on a reported hourly rate of around $2.85. There have been several attempts to unionise and raise awareness, but all have fallen through.

The most recent development has seen a series of suits brought against the league to guarantee a fairer wages, staff benefits and deal with several cases of mistreatment.

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