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LA’s Star Garden dancers set to become country’s only unionized strippers
After more than a year of organizing, a group of Los Angeles dancers is on the brink of becoming the nation’s only union-represented strippers, marking a new milestone in the country’s organized labor movement.
Strippers and their supporters at Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood had been calling for better working conditions, pay, and on-site safety, which prompted a push to become the first group of its kind in the country to gain union recognition since dancers at the Lusty Lady club in San Francisco unionized in 1996. But for months the organizing demand was met with an ice-out by Star Garden management, which refused to engage in negotiations with the dancers.
In a Tuesday press release, the union announced that lawyers representing the owners of the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar had withdrawn all election challenges and agreed to recognize the union. A union election vote count will be held on Thursday, May 18. Once the vote is counted, the National Labor Relations Board must certify the results. Star Garden employees can then formally unionize and engage in collective bargaining with management. The dancers’ chapter would be joining the Actors’ Equity Association, a national union for entertainment workers.
“Strippers are live entertainers. While some elements of their job are unique, they are essentially performance artists, and have a lot in common with other Equity members who dance for a living. Every worker who wants a union deserves a union,” said Actors’ Equity Association president Kate Shindle.
“If you have been following our journey, then you know this has been a long, exhausting fight, which is why this victory is so sweet. We put everything we have into this campaign, and we were fortunate to have the support and solidarity from the club’s patrons, our allies and friends, the labor movement and our union, Actors’ Equity Association,” wrote Reagan, one of the Star Garden dancers, in the announcement.
In 2022, the group led a “Stripper’s Strike” outside of Star Garden, prompted by the bar management physically locking out a group of employees who delivered a privacy and safety grievance to the club’s owners. The dancers alleged they weren’t being protected from aggressive customers, were filmed without their consent, and were forced to deal with arbitrary job requirements as contracted employees. Multiple dancers who attempted to bring up concerns were fired.
The Star Garden dancer-led picket line attempted to push management to address their concerns and discourage patrons (and fellow dancers) from entering the club until the group’s demands were met. They joined forces with Strippers United, a national strippers advocacy organization, and sought out pro bono legal aid prior to filing with the National Labor Relations Board in August and conducting its first vote last fall, with results put on hold due to employer legal filings and objections.
The owners of Star Garden filed for bankruptcy at the time, but are expected to work toward dismissing the bankruptcy and could reopen the club within 30 to 60 days, according to the union statement. The parties have agreed to meet within 30 days to negotiate a contract.
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Dancers at Star Garden had organized a wave of national support via social media, as seen on their Instagram page, @StripperStrikeNoho. The group had also called on supporters to sign their petition, “Star Garden Petition for Jobs and Safety”. Their latest push is a collaboration with Stripper Co-op, a dancer-owned strip “club” that operates through pop-up event series, to purchase their own club using grassroots fundraising efforts.
“I’m excited that all of my beautiful coworkers will finally have a seat at the table and a voice to discuss safety and other issues,” wrote Sinder, another Star Garden dancer, in the Actors’ Equity Association press release. “This is a big day for us and dancers everywhere.”
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Horoscope today, May 17, 2023: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégé Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.
ARIES
March 21 to April 20
Move away from products and possessions because it’s the people and connections in your life that carry highest value.
When you see this, start to show it, and trust your own feelings.
Any secret doubts can disappear.
You’re so in charge of your love life and can afford to be confident, whoever you approach.
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TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
As the moon and Jupiter bond, smart logic speeds up your sign and offers solutions to even long-lasting questions.
Good chart energy helps you fix a future location for work, love or home, and plan towards it.
Mercury’s support is firm but fair.
Your heart wakes up to dream love.
Memorise a face from your sleep.
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Horoscope traits
What does your star sign mean for you?
Aries – The best and worst characteristics of the head of the zodiac
Aquarius – The traits you need to know for the air sign
Capricorn – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Cancer – The key traits for the sign include a keen love of food
Gemini – The traits to be aware of for the sign with a symbol of twins
Leo – The best and worst characteristics of the fire sign
Libra – What does the seventh star sign mean for your personality?
Pisces – The key traits for the sign include an interest in the arts
Sagittarius – The traits you need to know for the fire sign
Scorpio – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Taurus – The best and worst characteristics of the earth sign
Virgo – The key traits for the sign include loyalty and kindness
GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
Instead of feeling ruled by your deepest emotions, you take control today.
You’re able to start a diet-based switch smoothly and pace yourself better on every level.
In love, when a couple put fun first for a change, they can share in serious success.
Single? Your dream date carries plants or flowers when you first meet.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
If friendships feel more distant or controlling, you can deal with it using words that are kind but clear.
The moon brings impulsive actions to your community chart while Mars’ fire adds extra determination.
A tiny local idea can grow so fast towards success.
Your personal magnetism draws passion prospects closer
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
What achievement really means to you is under chart consideration, as multiple planets gather in your success zone.
After a long time sitting on the fence you can make calm, strong decisions.
But stick to planning your own future, leave others to do the same.
Passion draws a line of respect you shouldn’t cross
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
If you find yourself facing a crossroads, take the next few days to investigate future prospects.
Mercury boosts natural ability to analyse and understand facts and figures. In love terms, too, you can put mistakes behind you.
A strong moon and Jupiter team gives work words, maybe at an interview, extra pizzazz.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
Your shrewd reasoning power today can persuade people to listen to you, learn from you and love you.
Try to resist any impulse to scrap a passion or personal plan and start over.
A Neptune chart mix enhances your senses to turn romances into blissful experiences.
Switch off your mind, let your body sing.
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List of 12 star signs
The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below.
- Capricorn: December 22 – January 20
- Aquarius: January 21 – February 18
- Pisces: February 19 – March 20
- Aries: March 21 – April 20
- Taurus: April 21 – May 21
- Gemini: May 22 – June 21
- Cancer: June 22 – July 22
- Leo: July 23 – August 23
- Virgo: August 24 – September 22
- Libra: September 23 – October 23
- Scorpio: October 24 – November 22
- Sagittarius: November 23 – December 21
SCORPIO
October 24 to November 22
If you’ve delayed a contract or deal for the best of reasons, you know deep down it’s time to commit.
Sweep other people’s opinions out of your mind just for today and the perfect solution will appear.
In love, partners can both reboot, together rather than apart.
Single? A smart technology fan can be The One.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
A health-conscious chart moves fitness plans along, and your role is not to rule anything out.
You’re entering a phase where you can sample all kinds of unusual activities.
Food-linked flair, perhaps with a family flavour, connects you to a famous name.
A pal’s new active holiday plans can be your hotline to love.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
Mercury, Uranus and Jupiter, plus the moon, enhance your ability to take pleasure or entertainment and turn it into cash.
So if you’re considering any kind of contest entry, push on.
Make time for tiny gestures of love or interest that make people feel valued.
Later in the day, you can redirect old skills to help others.
Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Certain people with certain power may try to make you feel small, but Jupiter boosts your personal confidence and Mercury helps you talk or negotiate straight to the point and stay there.
You’re the bigger person. In love, instead of waiting for approval, you dive in! Venus’ luck inspires you to revisit a bond cut short.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
When you talk today, others will listen, however many times they may have drowned you out before.
Prepare properly and practice the right words in the right order.
If it’s a love message you want to share, Venus’ romance is in your chart with a glow of potential.
Make the most of it.
Luck calls around 5pm.
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Shocking moment OnlyFans star Astrid Wett flashes builders across the street sparking backlash
THIS is the shocking moment OnlyFans star Astrid Wett flashes her boobs at builders across the street.
The famous Instagram, TikTok and YouTube star sparked outrage online for her latest antic in front of unsuspecting workers.
Astrid, a keen Chelsea fan, posted the brief clip to her TikTok page, wanting to “cheer up” some builders working away behind her.
It is not clear where the footage was shot.
When the clip begins, Astrid is standing in front of a large, partially-open window with a building site in the background.
The workers in the distance can be seen wearing yellow hazard jackets and hard hats.
Astrid is seen wearing a black t-shirt and tight-fitting shorts.
She then opens the window further and yells out: “Hey, I’ve got something for you.”
The social media star then lifts her top up while the footage zooms in on two workers who look less than impressed by the stunt.
Astrid’s video caused a stir both on TikTok, where it has so far been seen more than 257,000 times, and Twitter.
The star came in for an almost universal panning by social media users.
Aston Villa fan and political commentator Emily Hewerston retweeted the clip to her 131,000 followers and wrote: “Imagine if a man did this to a group of women…”
In response, one Twitter user, posted: “Honestly, only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this girl.”
Another posted: “If I get the attention of some women and do a helicopter in the Premier Inn window… I’m doing time in a cell ffs.”
Other commentators branded her “pathetic”.
A few did see the funny side as one wrote: “I also need cheering up.”
A second posted: “She can come and cheer me up anytime.”
Earlier this month, Astrid appeared as a ring girl during the latest Misfits show.
Astrid appeared during the countdown show before the main event between KSI and Joe Fournier.
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Some social media commentators branded her ‘pathetic’[/caption]
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor PC patches tested: less stuttering, still slow
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A few droid decapitatin’ benchmark runs later, I can say that Patch 4 (and its predecessors) have made meaningful improvements to ray tracing performance, and that there’s a lot less stuttering than there was at launch – even if this hasn’t been smoothed out entirely. General performance, however, remains deeply underwhelming, with powerful GPUs still unable to achieve a bulletproof 60fps even at 1080p.
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Horoscope today, May 15, 2023: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégé Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.
ARIES
March 21 to April 20
As Mercury’s retrograde ends, your money mind can start to clear.
And it’s not too late to dial back a few weeks and pick up a deal where you left off.
Your love personality is comfy and caring, but be careful to keep the sizzle alive too.
Single? Your instincts can lead to a newly-free Scorpio.
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TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
Your own sign starts a week of planet triumphs by hosting the new forward path of Mercury.
And so many half-ideas you’ve been batting around in your mind start shaping into proper plans.
A secrets-heavy moon fills your love life with tantalising questions.
Take your time to share the answers.
Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
Horoscope traits
What does your star sign mean for you?
Aries – The best and worst characteristics of the head of the zodiac
Aquarius – The traits you need to know for the air sign
Capricorn – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Cancer – The key traits for the sign include a keen love of food
Gemini – The traits to be aware of for the sign with a symbol of twins
Leo – The best and worst characteristics of the fire sign
Libra – What does the seventh star sign mean for your personality?
Pisces – The key traits for the sign include an interest in the arts
Sagittarius – The traits you need to know for the fire sign
Scorpio – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Taurus – The best and worst characteristics of the earth sign
Virgo – The key traits for the sign include loyalty and kindness
GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
A moon and Pluto power mix in your chart pushes a travel group plan to the next stage – this time, you can take charge.
And do follow through on your sense that someone older is only going through the motions.
Love is deeply dynamic for you.
You may not understand it all, but you will adore trying.
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CANCER
June 22 to July 22
Mars and Neptune are an unlikely planet team to start your newest look, at home or at work.
But mixing a little fire in with your talents helps energy to flow faster.
Meeting a “G” who is your complete opposite can be the final piece of a practical puzzle.
Passion is so polite, with perfect manners.
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LEO
July 23 to August 23
A community-based event, ranging from a litter-pick to a political speech, can be a double benefit for you.
First, you see a role for yourself in a new group.
And second, you meet a special someone who can be a lifelong contact, perhaps with a passion edge.
Luck ticks three round boxes.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
Early in the morning, the moon and Neptune are priming your tender heart ready for a one-in-a-million meeting.
You might not recognise a soulmate straight away, but you will sense there is something going on.
Trust yourself.
This is one connection that needs kindness, time and space.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
However far you may have travelled down a new career or relationship, you can pause and reconsider as Mercury makes the turn.
Make sure you have all the facts you need and have explored all the options.
A time of doing what you need, rather than what everyone else wants, will get going by tonight.
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List of 12 star signs
The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below.
- Capricorn: December 22 – January 20
- Aquarius: January 21 – February 18
- Pisces: February 19 – March 20
- Aries: March 21 – April 20
- Taurus: April 21 – May 21
- Gemini: May 22 – June 21
- Cancer: June 22 – July 22
- Leo: July 23 – August 23
- Virgo: August 24 – September 22
- Libra: September 23 – October 23
- Scorpio: October 24 – November 22
- Sagittarius: November 23 – December 21
SCORPIO
October 24 to November 22
Any lack of balance in a love bond can show through as the moon and Venus clash.
So if you know you have not been giving your fair share of feelings, or meeting a partner halfway, you have all day to readjust.
If you start the day single, the last person to join a celebration can be your soulmate.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
On-off health changes may suit your tendency to keep your options open, but as the communication planet turns positive, you really do need to commit.
So choose a goal and get ready to meet it.
This can happen faster than you expect.
Love, too, is changing.
It may not always be comfortable, but you can cope.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
You start the day with the most sensitive communication sector, and people who know you may be surprised how tender and vulnerable you can be.
But keep an eye on how much you are expected to give.
You have a strong sense of your own limits.
At work, creative ideas that were rejected once can go through.
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
First, decide what really matters to you – then say this out loud.
A system of guess work is not enough to keep relationships on the right level and heading in the right direction.
But if you’re clear, parents, friends and family can follow your lead.
The luck factor combines numbers from two winter birthdays.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
There is so much you’ve been trying to say – and perhaps you are thinking of giving up.
But clouds clear in your chart and the people you most want to hear you are really listening.
So start again at the beginning.
The simplest of celebration plans can get complicated.
Stay calm and you can sort this situation out.
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