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The Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) in Montreal will go on strike ahead of the F1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend to improve working conditions for strippers.
The Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) is planning a strike during the F1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
SWAC has organized the strike to align with the F1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend in Montreal, with strippers aiming to secure full employment rights.
The strike is set for Saturday, May 23, coinciding with F1’s sprint and main race qualifying sessions, as strippers put forth demands for recognition as employees with proper rights.
Demands include the elimination of the ‘bar fee’, improved working conditions, and an end to discriminatory hiring practices and scheduling issues.
The decision to strike during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend is strategic, as it falls on one of the busiest nights for Montreal strip clubs.
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix will be held from May 22 to May 24 at the Circuit-Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, featuring a sprint weekend format.
The sprint qualifying and main race sessions are scheduled for specific times on Friday and Saturday, with the main race set to start on Sunday at 16:00 local time.
