Alana Evans disagrees with Stormy Daniels in regards to exotic dancers remaining independent contractors: “Having performers classified as employees is at the top of our list”

Alana Evans contends more dancers than not want the benefits and protections of being an employee. Evans, who lives in San Diego, is president of the Adult Performers Actors Guild.

“Having performers classified as employees is at the top of our list,” she said, emphasizing that members have families and face retirement and health care issues like everybody else.

Gonzalez said at the core of her beliefs is the protection of workers — dancers and drivers alike.

“I believe all work is dignified and these workers deserve respect like anybody else,” she said.

Gonzalez also said she is concerned for the state, which she says is losing out on taxes for public services as the economy increasingly relies on independent contractors.

“A lot of taxes aren’t collected.” she said. “We have a social contract: We work and we pay taxes. . . I want people to really think about this: Who pays if not the company?”

Evans said she was disappointed in Daniels, who was a friend she once defended on national television.

Because of Daniels’ relationship with Déjà Vu, Evans said “It’s not really fair for her to be the one who speaks out on behalf of what (dancers) need.”