
photo by Michael Horsley
Thanks to Rachel for passing on from the Hollywood Reporter yesterday:
“Workers at Major D.C. Concert Venues Launch Unionization Effort
There are more than 300 staff members aiming to unionize at the 9:30 Club, The Anthem, The Atlantis and Lincoln Theatre.
The union push comes as workers are pushing for higher wages, more consistent schedules and better work safety, as some workers can be asked to lift heavy materials and manage crowd surfers.”