These male dancers are iconic & been around a long time but their boss can't pay

[theking]

...based on what I've seen at Rio  :

Chippendales’ union files Unfair Labor Practices complaint over wages, working conditions
Chippendales aren’t getting the respect they deserve, according to the Actors’ Equity Association.

The iconic performers for the all-male revue have been in residence at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for more than two decades. They joined the union in October. They anticipated a voluntary move to improve wages and working conditions. Now, as the act prepares to move to the Mat Franco Theater at The Linq in January, the union has filed an Unfair Labor Practices complaint with the National Labor Relations Board.

Union representative s say the Chippendales have been targeted by union-busting tactics, forced to reaudition and reapply for their jobs. The union says that’s just a smokescreen to remove known union supporters.

The union is seeking an injunction calling for the reinstatement of all of these workers, among other remediations, according to a Friday news release.

“Retaliating against unionizing workers this way isn’t just shameful, it’s illegal,” Brooke Shields, president of Actors’ Equity Association, said in a statement.

“The Chippendales dancers are incredibly talented professionals who have built the world-class reputation of the company. Now, it pains me to see these men demoralized, but they are not defeated,” Shields said.

“We call on the NLRB to hold the employer to account. In the meantime, we ask that everyone remind these performers that they’re not alone. Fans of their show and allies from the labor movement alike have their backs, and we need to let these brave performers know we’re all with them!” Shields’ statement said.

Equity, as the union is more commonly called, represents 51,000 professional actors and stage managers on Broadway and in live theatre across the United States.

In addition to the Las Vegas residence, Chippendales tours in the U.S. and internationall y. They are famous for their high production values and elaborately choreographed shows, frequently described as “the Broadway of burlesque.” The union has established a petition where members of the public can express their support for the dancers...

I took these photos as I passed by Rio on a busy Saturday night and they looked dead as most of the rooms are vacant..