Mel Meliciousss, a Belgian sex worker, expressed pride in the new law, stating, "People who are already working in the industry will be much more protect[ed], and also people who are going to work in the industry also know what their rights are." This highlights the transformation in providing workers with formal employment protections that empower them.
The Belgian government's new law gives sex workers labor rights and protections on par with those in other professions, introducing elements like access to pensions, unemployment, health insurance, family benefits, and maternity leave, fostering a more secure work environment.
Legislation that allows sex workers to refuse clients and set their working conditions aims to create a safer and more respected industry. This fundamental shift acknowledges sex work as a legitimate profession, contributed significantly by the efforts of the Belgian union UTSOPI.
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