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PSA: With the loss of our blue check mark, we just wanted to remind you that
@freelancersu
and
@nyc_hub
are the ONLY official twitter accounts for the Freelancers Union!
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We did it, freelancers! NYC becomes the first city in the nation to protect independent workers against nonpayment:
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After a lengthy process including a member survey, questionnaires and interviews by a member committee, Freelancers Union is endorsing two candidates for NYC mayor:
@mayawiley
and
@AndrewYang
.
Read more (including why we're endorsing two people!):
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🚨BREAKING NEWS!🚨
The "
#FreelanceIsntFree
Act" PASSED the New York State Assembly!
Freelancers will soon have crucial non-payment protections.
New York and Illinois are now the first 2 states to pass such legislation this session. Hopefully, more states will follow.
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Freelancers are showing the world how to lead lives of meaning & choice. The TIME 100 took notice:
http://t.co/0QGcNd1GxU
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Workers of all kinds, including freelancers, are stronger together than they are alone.
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As the country shuts down to contain the spread of COVID-19, freelancers face the greatest risk to their livelihoods in history. We're launching Freelancers Relief Fund to ease the burden for freelancers in need.
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200,000 independents building "A Newfangled Type of Union." Join us
http://t.co/xXOhWb1p4l
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Starting now! Join us at to tune into our conversation with Freelancers Union founder Sara Horowitz and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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Whether you are a freelance writer or the CEO of one, join 215,000 solopreneurs building solutions for us all
http://t.co/TVHv6m7mp0
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Make sure your weekend sets you up for a great week. | 12 Tips To Having Your Best Weekend Ever via
@Under30CEO
http://t.co/UWD09SURLm
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Spread the word, freelancers:
1) The ACA is very much alive
2) Freelancers need to choose health insurance plans before Dec 15
3) When you buy insurance from
@freelancersu
you support advocacy for freelancers at no extra cost to you
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A new online platform makes it easy to hire minority freelancers:
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“The critic has to educate the public; the artist has to educate the critic.” -Oscar Wilde
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"I wanted to be part of changing the world. I don't want to just stand by and watch it be however it is." –Boots Riley
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🚨 BIG NEWS: Today, President Biden announced the SAVE plan, the most affordable student loan plan ever.
Up to 20 million borrowers of student loans could have their monthly payments reduced by at least $1,000 annually.
Sign up ⬇️:
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One month from today, doors open on freelancer-focused primary care practice in Downtown Brooklyn
http://t.co/EP6aLUzp
#FreelancersMedical
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We are proud to release
#FreelancingInAmerica
2017, the largest study of the independent workforce, with
@Upwork
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There is no universe in which it is acceptable to have to pay a fee to get your invoices paid.
@MHEducation
is passing its own costs on to freelancers, and we won't stand for it.
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Thank you to
@BernieSanders
and his supporters for raising more than 💥 $130,000 💥 for the Freelancers Relief Fund! We are so grateful to be able to give 100% of that money back to freelance workers in need.
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This week has been devastating for the freelance community, and things will get worse in the coming weeks. Executive director
@RLEspinal
has been meeting with orgs and government officials to ensure financial support measures include independent workers. 1/4
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This flowchart tells you when to worry about anything:
http://t.co/E8rQnyIsEI
via
@lifehacker
http://t.co/ix0fWee6PA
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“I don’t want life to imitate art. I want life to be art.” –Carrie Fisher
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The
#FreelanceIsntFree
Act has passed in NYC with 51 votes in favor – 0 against. Thank you for making it happen, Freelance Nation!
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Fight nonpayment: Visit our guide to getting paid
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“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” -C.S. Lewis
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Net 90 payment effectively forces freelancers to act as their clients’ creditors, and it has to stop. Read our report by
@scribewriters
here:
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We're not celebrating until it passes (🤞), but this agreement includes freelancers and gig workers in unemployment insurance! Thank you
@SenSchumer
for standing up for freelance workers.
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“Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin
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Find out how freelance friendly cities are creating thriving local economies.
http://t.co/Jn61LDoX8C
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We've had many questions from members about the PRO Act. Here's where we stand:
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Lots of freelancers have questions about what the PRO Act means for them. Check out our newest fact sheet on the bill:
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Are you charging enough for your time? (Infographic)
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Ranked-choice voting in NYC this year means it's not enough to choose one favorite candidate. That's why we're endorsing two candidates for mayor:
@mayawiley
and
@AndrewYang
.
Read why they are our top choices:
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May Day is when workers stand up for their rights. Today, we're standing up to say
#fixPUAnow
! The mismanaged rollout of aid has created a two-tier system that leaves freelancers behind.
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Help us make The Freelance Contract an industry standard – use it and share with your colleagues!
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This is a great collection of
#coronavirus
-related resources for freelance artists, including emergency grants, health care, and more:
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“Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.”
― Vincent van Gogh
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We are excited to release the sixth annual Freelancing In America study with
@Upwork
today! See why more people than ever — 28%, up from from 17% in 2014 — see freelancing as a long-term career choice.
@EdelmanIntel
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Freelancers losing jobs due to COVID-19 need help now. The Freelancers Relief Fund will give up to $1,000 to freelancers to cover expenses like food bills, utilities, and expenses. If you are able, donate here:
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"When I say "work" I only mean writing. Everything else is just odd jobs." – Margaret Laurence
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Museums make you happier and less lonely, studies find:
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Friendly reminder to employers that freelancers can't pay their rent with "exposure."
#freelanceisntfree
It appears that
@KineticContent
who makes a lot of $$$ producing reality shows for
@lifetimetv
@netflix
@BravoTV
etc. has forgotten how hard-hit our industry was by the
#COVID19
pandemic and are still trying to book creatives FOR FREE. I wonder if
@freelancersu
knows about this?
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We’re strong because we’re a union that looks out for each other. Download the new Freelancers Union app today!
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Add the amount you're owed and help shine a light on the dirty world of deadbeat clients:
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The SBA is once again accepting applications for the EIDL program - if you haven't applied yet, freelancers can get a $1,000 grant quickly. Apply here:
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One is not enough: Why creative people need multiple outlets
http://t.co/KFaJWsh0QC
via
@good
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We've released the 3rd annual
#FreelancinginAmerica
Report with
@Upwork
– find out how
#FreelanceNation
stacks up:
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CNN has announced plans to implement Net 90 payment terms for freelancers. Here's why we must fight back.
@marcusdipaola
#FreelanceIsntFree
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It's
#FreelanceIsntFree
Day
@nyc_hub
! Two years since its enactment, the law has helped freelancers collect more than $1M. It's our goal to make sure that every NYC freelancer knows their rights, so join us as we live Tweet throughout the day and SHARE.
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With the $600 FPUC expired, those with W-2 and 1099 income are left with pennies a week.
@MarkWarner
and
@SenTinaSmith
's Mixed Earners bill is the fix we need! Tell your Senators this must pass.
#makecovidreliefwork
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"The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work." - Emile Zola
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Thank you Sen.
@Scott_Wiener
! Freelancers need more allies in government like this.
It’s time to extend unemployment & other benefits to freelancers/independent contractors.
We can’t allow this sizable portion of our workforce to fall into deep poverty & homelessness.
As we work toward long-term safety net reform, we must, as triage, extend these benefits now.
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“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” – Herman Melville
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“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them" - RIP Maya Angelou
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“Don’t be ‘a writer’. Be writing” - William Faulkner
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From
#FreelancersBible
: Know Your Rates - Don't undervalue yourself! Know the appropriate fees for your services.
http://t.co/3PucDppE
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“If you hear a voice within you say, ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced” – Vincent Van Gogh
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Call your reps! Let them know freelancers need to be represented in UI expansion efforts.
UPDATE:
@SenSchumer
’s office reached out to
@freelancersu
. He’s pushing for a package that increases and expands U.I. to cover
#freelancers
and
#gigworkers
. We need to keep the pressure & ensure everyone is properly covered.
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“I hate that word — 'lucky.' It cheapens a lot of hard work." - Peter Dinklage
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“Stand before the people you fear and speak your mind -- even if your voice shakes.” – Maggie Kuhn
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"Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us." -Henri Matisse
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Amanda Palmer on art, love, loneliness, vulnerability, trust, and our lifelong quest to feel real: via
@brainpicker
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👏FREELANCE 👏 ISN'T 👏 FREE 👏
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"Do your thing and don't care if they like it." -Tina Fey
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Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else. –Mr. Rogers
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Our statement on
@GovKathyHochul
’s disappointing veto of the updated “Freelance Isn’t Free” bill
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Don’t work without a contract! The contract creator we crafted with
@andco
is just the thing you need:
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The
#FreelanceIsntFree
Campaign takes a ride on New York City’s subway:
http://t.co/Eg3wHeUkXq
http://t.co/x7Pq5kMlod
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If you're a freelancer who lost a SXSW gig,
@JoustBanking
will pay your invoice. Details here:
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We're proud to announce our latest round of endorsements for the upcoming NYC elections: City Council candidates
@crystalrhudson
,
@MartiGCummings
, and
@ElizabAdams
.
Read more about the candidates and our endorsement process:
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Ever had issues getting paid? Visit our nonpayment resources page for some free help:
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If you are a freelancer owed money by
@equinox
and have been told you won't be paid, please get in touch with us.
.
@Equinox
brings in over 1b dollars in revenue & owned by a multi billionaire. Not paying
#freelancers
for the work they’ve completed is egregious & illegal, especially during a pandemic.
@freelancersu
stands w/
@erinvandermeer
in demanding she gets paid.
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A bad job is harder on your mental health than unemployment:
http://t.co/cXXjuOoGS3
via
@mashable
http://t.co/Lmm1mjMB1G
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“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” - T.S. Eliot
#MondayMotivation
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Are you charging enough for your time? (Infographic)
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#FreelanceIsntFree
Act passed in NY Senate! Thanks to
@Sen_gounardes
and
@paythewriter
for championing these essential protections for NY freelancers. Independent workers have faced payment issues and legal hurdles for far too long. Time to enact
#FreelanceIsntFree
statewide! 🎉
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There’s an art to writing a cover letter. Here’s how to write one that works:
http://t.co/vTvAWzuxRi
http://t.co/n3TAj78Npv
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Freelancers Union stands in solidarity with those fighting against racism, police brutality, and the historical oppression of the Black community. In order to make a fundamental change, we need to become a unified voice. Together we call for justice.
#blacklivesmatter
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"There is no education like adversity." - Benjamin Disraeli
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We've launched the Black Freelancers Web Directory. Find work, hire a freelancer, or support your Black community by sharing with your networks:
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"Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people." - Fred Rogers
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"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." - Winston Churchill
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“Re-examine all that you have been told in school, or in church or in any book. Dismiss whatever insults your soul.” - Walt Whitman
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🙌 So happy to have Freelancers Relief Fund on
@BernieSanders
' latest fundraising email! The money raised will mean so much to freelancers who need it.
Thank you
@BernieSanders
for helping
@freelancersu
Freelancers Relief Fund!! Your support ensures independent workers in dire financial straits will get the support they need during the
#COVID19
pandemic.
#freelancers
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JUST IN:
@GovPritzker
signed the Freelancer Worker Protection Act, making Illinois the 1st state protecting freelancers from nonpayment. Thanks Governor,
@WillGuzzardi
, & the General Assembly for recognizing freelance labor as critical to our economy & that ALL work deserves pay
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The science behind how boredom benefits creative thought:
http://t.co/WjrVFbS9va
via
@FastCompany
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“Passion should always trump common sense” - Robert De Niro on life in the arts
http://t.co/8MpdTTCjzD
http://t.co/jVbXebs83O
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@MHEducation
Together with
@authorsguild
, we've sent a letter to McGraw Hill's CEO and general counsel demanding that they end this practice and reimburse those freelancers who have already been forced to pay it.
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