The National Football League opted not to accept $1 settlement proposals from two former cheerleaders who filed gender-discrimination complaints against the league before Friday’s deadline.
John Branch of the New York Times reported the NFL did reach out to Sara Blackwell, an attorney for Bailey Davis and Kristan Ware, cheerleaders who previously worked for the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins, respectively, nfl jersey factory about a potential discussion focused on improving workplace conditions.
“I’m grateful for this letter, and I do believe that this is a good-faith effort by the NFL,” Blackwell said. “There could be good things that come from it.”
League spokesperson Brian McCarthy confirmed to Branch it’s been in contact with Blackwell.
“As we said before, our office is working with the clubs in sharing best practices and employment-related processes that will support club cheerleading squads within an appropriate and supportive workplace,” he said. “The letter expressed that a conversation would be welcome regarding information or recommendations related to the teams’ policies.”nfl jersey wholesale authentic
On Wednesday, the New York Times’ Juliet Macur spotlighted alleged mistreatment of Washington Redskins cheerleaders. It included a 2013 trip to Costa Rica, where some posed for a topless photoshoot with male suite holders present. Squad members were also “picked” by male sponsors without consent to serve as escorts at a nightclub.jerseys nfl wholesale
“They weren’t putting a gun to our heads, but it was mandatory for us to go,” a cheerleader said. “We weren’t asked, we were told. Other girls were devastated because we knew exactly what [the team director] was doing.”cheap womens nfl jerseys china
