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Broadway actors, represented by Actors' Equity, are preparing to strike over unresolved contract negotiations with the Broadway League, primarily concerning healthcare contributions, which could halt 32 productions during peak season, highlighting ongoing labor disputes in the entertainment industry.
Strippers at Star Garden, a California club, have reached an agreement with the club to allow them to affiliate with Actors' Equity, paving the way for the first strip-club dancers to unionize in the United States since the 1990s. The dancers had raised concerns about safety issues and retaliation from management when they spoke up. The club had filed for bankruptcy in the meantime. The victory could help advance workers’ rights in an industry rife with exploitation and physical hazards.