Yet Another Union

There is another Union on this planet.

Yes, union, as in organized representation of workers. Those great organizations that saved many from poor working conditions, and later became as, if not more, corrupt than the organizations they used to fight. (not all unions, but a fair enough share to warrant that comment).

This new union is in the land down under. Australia.

Seems the strippers down there (heehee, PUN!!!) have recently won many benefits. Limited to ten hour shifts, meal breaks, and many other new rights that they didn't have before. This is a good thing...

but...

One thing they won the rights to, is maternity leave, and a job when they return from that leave.

While, I agree on maternity leave for people, and the right to have their job still when they return from leave, I have trouble placing this one for strippers. If they keep their appearance it will work out well. Unfortuneately, the rigors of childbirth can sometimes do unattractive things to a woman's physique, and destroy a career that is based solely upon looks and "grinding" ability. Not many men are out seeking a stripper with added pregnancy weight, stretch marks, and a c-section scar.

Might not be the PC thing to say, but it is honest.

Would work for a male stripper too if he took a few months off and spent his time eating McDonalds twice a day, watching TV, and drinking beer. I'm sure after leaving with a six pack and coming back with a keg wouldn't make the club owner too happy, nor get a lot of positive response from the clientel. (except for the group that's into that sort of thing)

Then again, considering dancers make their money on tips... wouldn't really matter much.