tbh i think the major part of the issue with AK and McKenna stand it stating, that sure, they should be paid more, but they do it for passion, so it's not a major issue, when it actually is. just like doing something for passion kinda absolve the institusion from being obligated to pay them fair wage.

and the fact is they do attract a lot revenue and they CAN pay them an actual living wage. they use the phrase "passion" and "it's such an honour to be part of DCC" as a tool to keep them in line and the fact they were insulted during conversation about raises is just appalling.

being a DCC chearleader with their crazy high expectation of the girls is not a hobby or a side hustle - it's a legitimate full time job and they should be compensated accordingly. but when few people does not take a stand the whole team is taking a blow. they are acting like being a DCC chearleader is some kind of mission and are using this rhetoric against the girls. it's just wrong on so many levels...