Drag Needs a Union
Channel: Ryan Houlihan
Date: 2023-01-16

Thank you to anyone who has ever put on a wig and danced around. 💖

Patreon:
● https://www.patreon.com/magicalgirlsabrina
● https://ko-fi.com/sabrinaryan

If you’re a performer interested in organizing a drag union:
● https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WqvghNDFSXFr1exI_f2u9CzJ0qU71abuMLIbHB-RfHo/edit

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● Venmo: @stacylaynematthews
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00:00 Intro
01:22 Unions, Defined
05:34 Safety
12:16 Finances
21:35 Fairness
01:00:03 Myths About Unions
01:10:46 How to Unionize Drag
01:16:32 What's Already Accomplished
01:19:53 The Vision
01:22:23 Support Stacy Layne Matthews
01:25:31 Conclusion

If you need me:
● Website: https://www.sabrinaryan.pink
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To read or watch and learn more:
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPu05d3uLR0
● https://onlabor.org/you-better-work-labor-organizing-in-drag/
● https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/16/arts/television/rupauls-drag-race-highlights-the-struggle-for-acceptance.html
● https://www.out.com/print/2020/2/29/it-time-drag-queens-unionize
● https://www.coworker.org/petitions/no-pay-is-a-drag-sf-bay-drag-employers-set-a-min-booking-fee
● https://www.thestranger.com/nightlife/2018/10/09/33568853/the-economics-of-drag-no-contracts-unresponsive-bookers-and-unreliable-payment
● https://www.thestranger.com/money/2018/09/21/32646576/tip-your-local-drag-queens-they-need-it
● https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/16/arts/television/rupauls-drag-race-highlights-the-struggle-for-acceptance.html
● https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/07/28/sasha-velour-drag-not-dangerous-children/
● https://unicourt.com/case/pc-db5-benson-v-voss-events-inc-653638
● https://twitter.com/kerricolby/status/1518641534136045568?s=20
● https://youtu.be/lpunjFjKK6w
● https://paydayreport.com/seattle-drag-queens-unionize-how-tiktok-fuels-retail-worker-rebellion-apple-workers-speak-out-against-return-to-work-policies/
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz-DaaAKriE

This video was produced with:
● Final Cut Pro
● Loopback
● Logic Pro
● Audacity
● Perfect365 Video
● Canva
● Adobe Photoshop
● Adobe Premiere Pro
● Adobe After Effects
● Envato Elements
● Adobe Podcasts
● Otter.ai
● BlackMagic Pocket Cinema 4K
● Allen & Heath Zedi10FX