OLYMPIA – A bill prioritizing the safety and well-being of workers in the adult entertainment industry was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee today. Senate Bill 6105, championed by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), introduces crucial regulations aimed at fostering a secure and professional environment in adult entertainment establishments. The new law addresses the pressing need for comprehensive measures to safeguard the rights and dignity of adult entertainment workers. “Strippers are workers, and they should be given the same rights and protections as any other labor force,” Saldaña emphasized. “If they are employed at a legal establishment in Washington, they deserve the safeguards that every worker is entitled to, including protection from exploitation, trafficking, ...
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Sen. Rebecca Saldaña is the Washington State Senate Deputy Majority Leader and represents the 37th Legislative District. She is a proud Chicana of Mexican and Germanic roots who grew up in the Delridge neighborhood of Seattle and has lived and worked primarily in Seattle and Oregon.
During her tenure in the Senate, Rebecca has used her experience and expertise to spearhead legislative efforts to increase equity for historically oppressed communities, protect workers’ rights, encourage sustainable development, build equitable transportation solutions, and increase voter access to elections.
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