Protecting freelancers rights: the case of the Freelancers Union

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Join Rafael Espinal, the President of the Freelancers Union, as he will share the groundbreaking achievements of their freelance community protecting freelancers rights in New York City.

Some of the Freelancers Union successful initiatives:

1. Freelance Isn't Free law was a victory for the association members in New York City, protecting freelancers from non-payment. Freelance Isn't Free serves now as a blueprint for other cities and states, and Freelancers Union is working every day to expand these protections across the country.

2. Prior to 2020, freelancers were unable to access unemployment benefits. Freelance Union changed that for thousands of freelancers. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program offers extended unemployment aid to individuals who have traditionally been ineligible for unemployment insurance benefits, including freelancers, self-employed workers, and independent contractors, making life for freelancers in the States much easier.

Rafael will share what it takes for a community to achieve this massive impact.