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Strippers In The U.S. Want Better Work Conditions. Some Are Trying to Unionize

Strippers In The U.S. Want Better Work Conditions. Some Are Trying to Unionize

FromConsider This from NPR


Strippers In The U.S. Want Better Work Conditions. Some Are Trying to Unionize

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Sep 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For the past six months, dancers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in Los Angeles have been striking almost every weekend.This is because the strippers say they've faced unsafe working conditions, including assault and harassment from customers.After the dancers say they were unable to meet with club managers to discuss their demands and were not allowed to work, they launched an effort to form a union.This episode also features reporting from NPR's Brianna Scott and KCRW's Robin Estrin. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Sep 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.