The recent stripper strike in North Hollywood, also known as NOHO, has sparked a conversation about workplace organizing and the importance of collective action to achieve better working conditions. The strike was organized by a group of strippers who were frustrated with the working conditions at Starlight Gardens, including low pay, lack of benefits, and a hostile work environment. They...
U.S.A – Cannabis is legal in many American states in some form, from CBD to THC, recreational to medical. The demand for discreet and convenient ways to obtain cannabis is higher than ever, and companies are monopolizing the demand from coast to coast. Along with the drive or profit comes the decrease in safety concerns for cannabis employees.
Combined company assets are in the billions. It seems that the green rush may have hit a few bumps in the road for some of the biggest cannabis companies out there. In recent months, several companies have been hit with class-action lawsuits over a range of allegations, from mislabeling products to false advertising. So, let's take a look at five...
Corporate cannabis exploits this employment loophole through temp agencies to reduce labor costs, allowing a billion-dollar industry to strip workers of proper benefits and socio-economic growth. The gig economy, championed by Uber, offers flexible earnings but at the cost of vital benefits and labor rights — a model that might do more harm than good in a burgeoning industry like...
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