This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25413508
The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Version 1 | Version 2 |
---|---|
Dutch prostitutes seek 'football pension' | Dutch prostitutes seek 'football pension' |
(about 5 hours later) | |
Prostitutes in the Netherlands are lobbying the tax authorities for the same pension rights as footballers. | Prostitutes in the Netherlands are lobbying the tax authorities for the same pension rights as footballers. |
They say that they, like footballers, do "difficult physical work" in the prime of their lives and their careers are short-lived. | They say that they, like footballers, do "difficult physical work" in the prime of their lives and their careers are short-lived. |
A lawyer for the women said they should be allowed to save money in a tax-free pension fund. | A lawyer for the women said they should be allowed to save money in a tax-free pension fund. |
Footballers enjoy a scheme under which they are allowed to save 5,000 euros ($7,000) tax-free a month. | Footballers enjoy a scheme under which they are allowed to save 5,000 euros ($7,000) tax-free a month. |
The campaign to secure prostitutes a better deal is being run by Freya, a prostitution company which has applied to run a number of brothels in Utrecht. | The campaign to secure prostitutes a better deal is being run by Freya, a prostitution company which has applied to run a number of brothels in Utrecht. |
A lawyer for Freya, Wil Post, told the BBC's Anna Holligan that prostitution, like football, is best-suited to younger people. | |
"It's hard physical work - you know by 40 you'll be doing something else. | |
"Some men like older prostitutes, but most men prefer younger women. That's a fact of life and women should be allowed to help take care of themselves financially," she said. | |
Prostitution was legalised in the Netherlands in 2002. | Prostitution was legalised in the Netherlands in 2002. |
Under Dutch law, women working in the trade have to register at the chamber of commerce and pay tax. | Under Dutch law, women working in the trade have to register at the chamber of commerce and pay tax. |
Some work for prostitution companies, and enjoy the same benefits as salaried workers, including a pension. | Some work for prostitution companies, and enjoy the same benefits as salaried workers, including a pension. |
But campaigners say the pension is not sufficient. | But campaigners say the pension is not sufficient. |
Wil Post says many women stay in the trade longer than they would like because they are trapped and do not have enough money to get out. | Wil Post says many women stay in the trade longer than they would like because they are trapped and do not have enough money to get out. |
"Unlike footballers, prostitutes have no future career prospects such as coaching or merchandising opportunities," Ms Post said. |