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Happy May Day to freelancers everywhere ✊ Today we celebrate the achievements of the labor movement — healthcare, pensio...
05/01/2026

Happy May Day to freelancers everywhere ✊ Today we celebrate the achievements of the labor movement — healthcare, pensions, time off — borne out of the battles fought by previous generations. Too often though freelancers are left out of these conversations, and not afforded the same guarantees of working with dignity. There are millions of us out there, but we can't unite in solidarity if we don't know we're playing for the same team. You might be a freelancer but call yourself something different. An entrepreneur. A small business owner. An independent worker. These all are or can be synonyms for freelancer.

Take our quiz below to learn if you're a freelancer. And then, join us. We're fighting for fair and timely payment, access to healthcare, and safeguard against AI. And we can't do it without you.

https://freelancersunion.org/freelancer-quiz/

Freelancers can get stuck in a scarcity mindset; the feeling that there isn't enough to go around for everyone, leaving ...
04/28/2026

Freelancers can get stuck in a scarcity mindset; the feeling that there isn't enough to go around for everyone, leaving you stuck scrounging for opportunities. However, as Sarah Duran writes, the solution isn't abundant thinking either. So what is it? Find out below.

https://ow.ly/orQ350YRe3u.

04/23/2026

In 2017, we passed the Freelance Isn't Free Act, which gave freelancers the right to a written contract, timely and full payment within 30 days, and protection from retaliation.

But that was almost 10 years ago. So what protections do freelancers need in 2026?

At Freelancers Union, we're actively working with freelance workers, legal advocates, and policymakers to build the future of self-employment.

Let us know what protections you still need as a freelancer in the comments ⬇️

04/23/2026

In 2017, we passed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, which gave freelancers the right to a written contract, timely and full payment within 30 days, and protection from retaliation.

But that was almost 10 years ago. So what protections do freelancers need in 2026?

At Freelancers Union, we’re actively working with freelance workers, legal advocates, and policymakers to build the future of self-employment.

Let us know what protections you still need as a freelancer in the comments ⬇️

Happy Earth Day 🌍 Did you know: freelancing already has a lower carbon footprint than other professions? Here's what you...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌍 Did you know: freelancing already has a lower carbon footprint than other professions? Here's what you're already doing to make the planet a greener place, and check out the link below for more that you — and all of us — can do.

https://ow.ly/Vmpt50YOeqL

SAVE THE DATE: May 20 at Civic Hall we're gathering to celebrate nine years of the Freelance Isn't Free Act with our ann...
04/21/2026

SAVE THE DATE: May 20 at Civic Hall we're gathering to celebrate nine years of the Freelance Isn't Free Act with our annual Freelance Isn't Free Day. We'll have a full day of panels, workshops, and networking, to discuss how we can problem solve today and create a fairer and more equitable tomorrow. More details to come — and in the meantime, reserve your spot at the link below

https://ow.ly/Iy8n50YNB9h

Happy day after Tax Day 🫡 🫠
04/16/2026

Happy day after Tax Day 🫡 🫠

04/14/2026

Have you ever wanted to trace a garment back to a single thread? ✨🪡
studio_ is a freelance textile artist and knitwear specialist based in Brooklyn, NY. She prioritizes transparency at all points of garment production, even helping to create the first shirt with a QR code that discloses the entire process 👕

If you’re thinking about becoming a freelance creative, find more tips about how to make it work in our Freelancers Survival Guide available at the link in bio 🔗

Back in March, Mayor Mamdani announced the creation of an $80 million dollar future fund that will expand loan financing...
04/09/2026

Back in March, Mayor Mamdani announced the creation of an $80 million dollar future fund that will expand loan financing for small businesses. This could be a chance for you (yes, you) to grow your business in a sustainable way, with agreeable and fair loan interest rates and payment terms. We're hosting an online workshop at 1 p.m. on April 23 alongside New York City Small Business Services so those of you based in NYC can learn exactly how to take advantage of this new program. Reserve your spot at the link below today!

https://ow.ly/uHrI50YGGXP

With only eight days to go until Tax Day, we're in the home stretch of tax season. But if you need more time to file you...
04/07/2026

With only eight days to go until Tax Day, we're in the home stretch of tax season. But if you need more time to file your taxes, don't panic! You can file for an extension with the IRS. Unfortunately, that does still mean you need to pay by or on April 15 😞 So why file an extension at all? Find out how tax extensions work and what they'll do for you ➡️ and read more at the link below

https://ow.ly/8jIf50YF6S4

❌ Freelancers Union is a gatekeep-free zone ❌That's why we hosted our second Knowledge Bar Day on March 25 — with ten ex...
04/03/2026

❌ Freelancers Union is a gatekeep-free zone ❌

That's why we hosted our second Knowledge Bar Day on March 25 — with ten experts on hand to answer any and all questions freelancers have about their branding, websites, finances, productivity, insurance, and so much more, with a happy hour to cap it all off. Thank you to our sponsors at Turbo Tax for the free coffee and pastries, and to all of our experts for being with us that day: Esther Lelievre , Delano Saporu, Shena Nicole, Kat Kortebein, Josiah Forgath, Jalen Vasquez, Jon Gray, Sho' Tachikawa, Thomas Kargbo, and Julia Delin + Andreas Johansson

Want to stay up-to-date on our events? Sign up to be a Freelancers Union member (it's free!) https://freelancersunion.org/join/

04/02/2026

SXSW brings together thousands of workers at the forefront of music, media, politics, and technology to forecast what the future holds — and Freelancers Union chief of staff Andrea Gordillo has some ideas about what SXSW must do if it really wants to if it really wants to be considered a leader in these spheres and elsewhere.

Watch here — and read more at the link below:

https://ow.ly/OHwQ50YCvPg.

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