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Sex workers at Nevada brothel fight for the first unionization
AP ^ | 13 Feb 2026

Posted on 02/14/2026 4:14:37 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT

The majority of the brothel’s 74 sex workers submitted a petition to unionize with the National Labor Relations Board last week under the name United Brothel Workers, represented by the Communications Workers of America.

But the women argue they are treated as employees. They have set schedules, they can’t work from home and they are required to charge a minimum of $1,000 per hour to their clients, Ellis said. Sheri’s Ranch gets 50% of what they earn.

(Excerpt) Read more at apnews.com ...


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KEYWORDS: brothel; nevada; unions
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To: DUMBGRUNT

They should just amalgamate with the Screen Actors Guild.


41 posted on 02/14/2026 12:53:50 PM PST by Orosius
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To: DUMBGRUNT
$1000 an hour?

I'd like $66 worth, please.

42 posted on 02/14/2026 1:15:03 PM PST by misanthrope (Deranged, sinister, deplorable troll)
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To: MarlonRando

Work fast. No need for how are you, what’s your name or pleasantries.


43 posted on 02/14/2026 1:20:41 PM PST by BipolarBob (Homer: A doughnut in each hand is a balanced diet.)
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To: BipolarBob

It’s like the In-and-Out Burger chain.


44 posted on 02/14/2026 1:21:45 PM PST by BipolarBob (Homer: A doughnut in each hand is a balanced diet.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Amplitude modulation, of course!


45 posted on 02/14/2026 1:54:24 PM PST by MortMan (Charter member of AAAAA - American Association Against Alliteration Abuse)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

I actually read the article. It sounds like they were getting screwed on the contract.


46 posted on 02/14/2026 4:18:59 PM PST by BipolarBob (Homer: A doughnut in each hand is a balanced diet.)
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