Strippers in Montreal are taking action this weekend ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.
Strippers in Montreal are planning a targeted strike action during the F1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend, specifically on Sprint and Qualifying day, aiming to advocate for full worker and employee rights as part of the Sex Work Autonomous Committee’s recent campaign.
The strike is independent of F1 and the Canadian GP, and is strategically timed to leverage the influx of visitors to Montreal during the race weekend, a peak period for income in the industry.
Organizers emphasized that this period is crucial for impacting their bosses’ bottom line, highlighting the discrepancy between increased profits and deteriorating working conditions for dancers in clubs.
The group’s demands include the abolition of the “bar fee” and improvements in safe and sanitary working environments, to address the challenges faced by performers in the industry.
Their goal is to leverage this critical moment to bring attention to the issues faced by strippers and to push for meaningful changes that support the well-being and rights of all workers involved in the industry.
