Nevada Brothel Sex Workers Unionize

Sex workers at Sheri s Ranch, one of United States===Nevada's oldest legal brothels, are attempting to form the nation's first union for sex workers. The United Brothel Workers, represented by the Communications Workers of America, submitted a petition to the United States===National Labor Relations Board. The unionization drive was prompted by a new independent contractor agreement issued by Sheri s Ranch in December, which workers like Jupiter Jetson and Molly Wylder claim gives the brothel excessive control over their intellectual property and likeness, even after their employment ends. Workers are seeking recognition as employees, better wages, health insurance, and protection of their intellectual property. Jupiter Jetson and two others were reportedly fired after the brothel learned of the unionization effort, which the Communications Workers of America is fighting. The dispute centers on whether sex workers should be classified as independent contractors or employees, with significant implications for their legal protections and bargaining power.