Advocacy
The government must do more to understand the freelance workforce
The recent BLS report is an important step but doesn’t capture crucial segments of the freelance economy.
Advocacy Money & Taxes
The results are in: Freelance Isn’t Free has put a serious dent in client nonpayment
The year-old Freelance Isn’t Free law has already helped freelancers collect $254,866 in unpaid invoices, but more of us need to use it.
Money & Taxes Advocacy
Fight back against nonpayment
Freelancers Union is launching new resources to educate freelancers about the #FreelanceIsntFree law.
Advocacy Clients & Gigs Money & Taxes
How to file a nonpayment claim with the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs
Freelancers in New York City have access to a dedicated Freelancer Navigation Program to help them with nonpayment disputes.
Advocacy Community
Freelancers strike back: #FreelanceIsntFree
Freelancers Union is celebrating the anniversary of the Freelance Isn’t Free law with new resources for freelancers dealing with nonpayment.
Clients & Gigs Advocacy
Does pay transparency have the potential to transform freelance work?
Publicizing freelance rates is a major step toward ending income inequality.
Advocacy Health
This May Day, support freelancers
Support advocacy for freelancers and get involved in the union.
Advocacy Member Stories Money & Taxes
Are you protecting yourself from intellectual property theft?
The advantages of copyrighting your work for freelancers.
Advocacy News
Freelancers win a victory with #EbonyOwes
National Writers Union settles with Ebony Media over Ebony’s nonpayment of freelance contractors.
Advocacy Community
The importance of solidarity in 2018 - the small steps that we can all take
The beautiful thing about solidarity is that you determine what being actively involved looks like for you.
Advocacy Community
Enter to win $250 - take our 2018 survey on freelance workforce issues
What are the top challenges you face as a freelancer? Complete our Annual Independent Worker Survey to help us advocate for solutions and build a stronger community. As I begin…
Advocacy Community
Vote for the next member representative on the Freelancers Union board
Member participation is critical to shaping the future and vision of our union. We need Freelancers Union members to help decide on our next Member Representative. The elected Member Representative…
Advocacy Community
Be a leader, grow your business
Make 2018 the year you commit to growing your business and giving back to your community.
Advocacy
Happy New Year from Freelancers Union’s new Executive Director
Dear Freelancers Union members, I’m honored to wish you a Happy New Year as Freelancers Union’s new Executive Director. As we look to 2018, the freelance movement faces…
Advocacy
5 ways to be philanthropic as a freelancer
Giving back is not only doable, but quite enjoyable.
Health Advocacy
Missed the health insurance Open Enrollment deadline? Here’s what you need to know
You may still have time to shop for health insurance plans, otherwise you may need a “qualifying event” to be eligible for coverage.
Advocacy
An important message from Sara
When I founded the organization that became Freelancers Union in 1995, my goal was to build the next form of unionism for a networked economy in America. We started with…
Advocacy
New York’s Paid Family Leave Law: What freelancers need to know
New York passed an exciting paid family leave law, but you need to opt in before January 1.
Health Advocacy
Time is running out to get health insurance. Help spread the word
Open Enrollment for health insurance is ending soon. Here's what you and your fellow freelancers need to know.