 According to the foundation, the prices in prostitution had fallen rather than risen over the last decades.In 2001, the foundation, together with FNV Bondgenoten, took the step to set up its own professional association, "Vakwerk", for prostitutes.After the brothel ban in 2000 was lifted, it appeared that prostitutes often had to sign dubious work contracts, and in practice rarely had the same rights and obligations as other employees.