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I started Freelancers Union because I believe in the radical notion of fairness: we should all have access to the social safety net, regardless of how we work.

Some people freelance because they want to, and some freelance because that's just the way their industries work. But either way, our independence means a lot to us.

Ideally, we would live in a social and economic system that supports independent work. After all, our services are in demand, and we're still paying taxes and supporting the economy. . . just like the folks in the cubicles.

The reality, however, is that while the independent workforce has grown to 30% of the U.S. population, employment laws have not been asked to adapt.

The only reason that freelancers must struggle to survive with an outdated social safety net is because there has never been a movement to represent independent workers and act for change.

Freelancers Union is central to that movement. I hope you'll join us.

Best,

Sara Horowitz
Founder and Executive Director