A dedicated Teamsters union worker was attending a convention in Las Vegas and decided to check out the local brothels. When he got to the first one, he asked the Madam, “Is this a union house?â€

“No,†she replied, “I'm sorry it isn't.â€

“Well, if I pay you $100, what cut do the girls get?â€

“The house gets $80 and the girls get $20,†she answered

Offended at such unfair dealings, the union man stomped off down the street in search of a more equitable, hopefully unionized shop. His search continued until finally he reached a brothel where the Madam responded,



“Why yes sir, this is a union house. We observe all union rules.â€

The man asked, “And if I pay you $100, what cut do the girls get?â€


“The girls get $80 and the house gets $20†the madam replied.

“That's more like it!†the union man said.

He handed the Madam $100, looked around the room, and pointed to a stunningly attractive blonde.



“I’d like her,†he said.



“I'm sure you would, sir,†said the Madam.

Then she gestured to a 92-year old woman in the corner, “but Ethel here has 67 years seniority and according to union rules, she's next.â€

And that,among other reasons is why I remain open shop.