Montreal strippers are planning a strike during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend as part of their campaign for full employment rights. According to TimesLIVE and Reuters, the Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) has called for a strike on May 23, targeting what is typically the busiest night of the year for strip clubs in Montreal.
Key Takeaways
Montreal strippers plan to strike during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend to demand full employment rights. The Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) is calling for the abolition of 'bar fees' and better working conditions, targeting the busiest night of the year for strip clubs. The strike aims to impact club management's income significantly.
The principal demand of SWAC is the abolition of the 'bar fee' that strippers must pay to perform in clubs. They are also seeking safe and sanitary working conditions and an end to discrimination in hiring and scheduling. As reported by TimesLIVE, SWAC stated, "As strippers, we are considered independent contractors. This means that on paper we are treated the same as, say, an independent plumber that you would hire for your home repairs."
The strike is strategically planned to coincide with the Canadian Grand Prix weekend because it is the most lucrative period of the year for club management. SWAC believes this will maximize their impact on management's income and draw attention to their cause. Fox News noted that the strike could also coincide with other major sporting events in Montreal, adding to the potential disruption.
The strike aims to highlight the stark contrast between independent contractors like plumbers and strippers, who are responsible to club management at the expense of their job security and working conditions. The planned protest underscores the broader struggle for labor rights within the sex work industry.
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