In-depth discussion of why prostitution can never conform to modern workplace practices and legislation. Read More
Can prostitution ever conform with our employment laws, regulations, and practices?
University and College Union (UCU) votes to create a toolkit supporting students’ entry into “sex work”
Now that the University of Leicester has withdrawn its misguided “student sex worker” toolkit, the UCU has decided to develop another one in its place. Read More
Why the labour and trade union movement should support the Nordic Model
Audio and video recordings of our ‘Why the labour and trade union movement should support the Nordic Model’ webinar that was held on 7 June 2022. Read More
Unison National Delegate Conference 2022: Say NO to Motion 55 ‘For Safety – End Support for the Nordic Model’
This article unpicks Unison Delegate Conference 2022 Motion 55 showing that it’s misleading and relies on poor-quality research. We strongly recommend voting AGAINST this motion. Read More
A brief history of the ‘Sex work is work’ movement
From the 1970s, the sex industry fought back against the radical feminist analysis of prostitution as a key part of the patriarchal system that subordinates women. Read More
Alice Glass challenges three common myths in the prostitution debate
In this article, Alice Glass brilliantly challenges three common myths in the prostitution debate: that “once the industry is fully decriminalized, prostitutes will form unions in order to fight for their workers’ rights”; that “if we don’t decriminalize prostitution it will be pushed further underground”; and that “only contemporary prostitutes should have a say in the debate, former prostitutes should not, it is no longer their business.” Read More
Model CLP motion in support of the Nordic Model
In response to a number of requests, this page provides a model (template) motion (resolution) calling for support for the Nordic Model. It is suitable for bringing to your local Constituency Labour Party (CLP). Although designed for use in the Labour Party, you could adapt it for use in a trade union or other organisation. There is also a briefing paper packed full of facts and information you can use to back up the motion and include in any speech you give in support of the motion. Read More
Francine Sporenda interviews Huschke Mau about Germany’s legalised prostitution system
Huschke Mau is a survivor of Germany’s legalized prostitution system. In this article, Francine Sporenda interviews her, focusing on the recent changes in the prostitution law in Germany and why Germany is known as the “bordello of Europe.” Read More