228 The Mustache Strike
Sep 06, 2021•18 min
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Summary
This episode uncovers the 1907 Parisian waiters' strike, a peculiar yet significant fight for the right to wear mustaches. Delving into the historical and cultural significance of facial hair in France, the podcast explains how mustaches became symbols of masculinity and status, contrasting with the subjugated image restaurants sought for their clean-shaven servers. It also highlights the exploitative "contractor" model of payment and tip distribution that fueled the waiters' discontent, ultimately leading to a victory for facial hair rights and a shift in employee self-expression.Episode description
In 1907 French waiters went on strike, and won the right to wear facial hair.
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