Sex workers plan F1 weekend strike and demonstration

Montreal sex workers are going on strike during F1 weekend, with a walkout and demonstration planned on Saturday, May 23, the day before the Canadian Grand Prix race. Dancers at most local strip clubs are only paid in tips, and are demanding recognition as salaried employees. According to the Sex Workers Autonomous Committee, strippers and parlour workers lack any semblance of basic workers' rights, leaving them at the mercy of club owners.