Montreal strippers threaten to strike during the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend
Montreal strippers are considering a strike during the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend, a peak time for local strip clubs. The Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) aims to highlight their fight for employee status and associated rights. Currently, strippers are classified as independent contractors, which limits their protections and responsibilities.
- ▪Strippers in Montreal could strike during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, one of the busiest of the year for local strip clubs.
- ▪The Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) is advocating for strippers to be treated as employees rather than independent contractors.
- ▪Currently, strippers are responsible to club management while being classified similarly to independent contractors like plumbers.
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OutKick Montreal strippers threaten to strike during the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend SWAC hopes the uptick in business traditionally tied to F1 weekend will amplify its labor message By Matt Reigle OutKick Published May 16, 2026 8:30am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 15 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. If you're a fan of motorsports, May 24 is a big day for you with the Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600 and Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix all taking place on the same day.
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