Courtesans at Sheri's Ranch, a brothel in Pahrump, Nevada, have petitioned the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to form a union under the Communication Workers of America. The move comes after the courtesans were fired by management for organizing against a new contract that they claim is unfair and overly broad.

Background on the Contract Dispute

The dispute centers around a new employment contract presented to the courtesans by Sheri's Ranch management in late December 2025. The contract, which has been reviewed by AVN, requires courtesans to grant perpetual rights to intellectual property, including likenesses, in whole or in part. This means that the brothel would have extensive control over any content created by the courtesans during their employment.

The contract also includes language that gives Sheri's management power of attorney over its employees. Courtesans who have seen the contract claim that this provision is overly broad and could be used to exert undue influence over them.

Unionization Efforts

Courtesans at Sheri's Ranch, led by Jupiter Jetson, Adalind Gray, and Paloma Karr, have been organizing against the new contract. The group has petitioned the NLRB to form a union under the Communication Workers of America (CWA), an affiliated labor organization of the AFL-CIO.

The courtesans claim that they were fired by management for their efforts to organize and resist the new contract. Jetson, Gray, and Karr have all been terminated from their positions at Sheri's Ranch, with Jetson being the first person to be let go in January 2026.

Key Players

Jupiter Jetson, a well-known adult performer, has been at the forefront of the unionization efforts. She was one of the first courtesans to be fired by management and has spoken out against the new contract.

Adalind Gray, another courtesan who was let go by Sheri's Ranch, has also been vocal about her concerns with the contract. She has posted on social media about the issues she has with the agreement and has spoken to AVN about her experiences.

Next Steps

The unionization efforts are ongoing, with the courtesans petitioning the NLRB for recognition as a union under the CWA. The outcome of this process is uncertain, but it marks an important step in the labor history of Nevada's brothel industry.

Key Facts

  • The courtesans at Sheri's Ranch have petitioned the NLRB to form a union under the Communication Workers of America (CWA).
  • The new employment contract presented by Sheri's Ranch management requires courtesans to grant perpetual rights to intellectual property, including likenesses.
  • Jupiter Jetson, Adalind Gray, and Paloma Karr have all been terminated from their positions at Sheri's Ranch for organizing against the new contract.
  • The CWA is an affiliated labor organization of the AFL-CIO.
  • The NLRB will review the petition to determine whether the courtesans are eligible to form a union under the CWA.