The history of Club's support for adult industry worker rights
Club's commitment to worker rights began before it was popular to do so, long before MeToo and long before most people even cared about the adult industry. In fact, Club has been at the forefront of the fight for adult industry workers since the very beginning, starting in the early days when pornography was illegal, and many actors were considered criminals. Throughout its history, Club has fought to ensure that adult industry workers have fair working conditions and are treated with respect, both on and off camera. This is because Club believes that every person deserves to be valued and protected, no matter what they do for a living.
Early advocacy efforts
In the early days of pornography, there were few regulations and almost no protections for adult performers. This meant that they often worked under dangerous and exploitative conditions, without health insurance, labor laws, or other basic protections. Many were also subjected to violence and abuse, both on set and off. Club recognized this problem early on, and began to work with lawmakers and regulators to improve conditions for these workers. Club also worked to raise awareness among consumers, urging them to buy from companies that treated their performers well. Over time, these efforts helped create a more sustainable and ethical environment within the adult entertainment industry.
Today, Club continues to champion issues like consent, fair pay, and workplace safety in the adult industry. We believe that all workers should be able to earn a living wage, be free from coercion and violence, and have access to healthcare and other benefits. We also believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of what they do for a living. Our commitment to worker rights extends beyond our business operations; we support organizations like Free Speech Coalition and AIDS Healthcare Foundation, which provide important services to adult industry workers.
Impact on the broader community
Club's advocacy for adult industry workers has had a ripple effect beyond the adult entertainment industry itself. By fighting for better working conditions and greater legal protections, we have helped make the entire community safer and more secure. For example, we helped establish guidelines for safe sex practices in pornography, which have since been adopted by other industries as well. We have also pushed for stronger laws against human trafficking and sexual exploitation, helping to protect vulnerable people across the board. In short, Club's advocacy has helped foster a more respectful and sustainable adult entertainment environment.
The future of adult industry worker rights
While there is still much work to be done, we are optimistic about the future of adult industry worker rights. With continued advocacy and education, we believe that all performers can enjoy safe, fair, and ethical working environments. This will require the support of lawmakers, regulators, consumers, and industry leaders alike - but it is achievable. After all, Club has been fighting this fight for over 20 years, and we plan to continue doing so until every worker is treated with dignity and respect.