Unionization of a marginalized occupation.
2023-12-19
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In the midst of economic upheaval and social uncertainty in the United Kingdom, various sectors are grappling with issues like wage cuts, job instability, and work-related pressures. Among those seeking improved conditions, sex workers face a uniquely complex challenge when attempting to unionize in a field not formally acknowledged as a workplace.
Audrey Caradonna, a representative for the .....
Bristol Stripper calls Bristol Women's Commission chair a 'misogynist'
2021-07-10
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"How dare you [Penny] and the Bristol Women's Commission call yourselves feminists? Closing down safe workplaces for women is an act of violence in itself.
"You only want to protect and defend the women you deem morally acceptable.
"Blaming sex workers for men's violence is the one of the most patriarchal ideas you could promote. You are not a radical neither a pr .....
Concerns about 'alcoholic' sex workers raised as Eastville store asks to trade until early hours
2021-01-05
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A second store in Fishponds Road wants to sell alcohol late at night.
A convenience store in Eastville was granted longer hours to sell booze despite police concerns it would fuel incidents involving alcoholic sex workers in the area.
Global Food Mart in Fishponds Road now has a licence to stay open and sell alcohol until 2.30am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
“Som .....