Gig workers, listen up! 📢 Under NYC's #FreelanceIsntFree Act, you have the: 🔸right to a written contract 🔸right to timely payment 🔸freedom from retaliation 🔸right to file a complaint + more. Learn more at free & low-cost webinars at Freelancers Hub NYC: on.nyc.gov/3B2wMIe 👈

GET EARLY BIRD TIX to the Freelancers Union Award Celebration! 🎉 Join us at Roberta's Pizza to recognize the rockstars of our freelance world and enjoy an open bar, delicious food, & great company! Learn more & nominate a fellow freelancer for an award: eventbrite.com/e/freelancers-…

California is on track to become the 3rd state with non-payment protections for freelancers, thanks to Free-lance.ru’s + allies advocacy. SB 998 will ensure freelancers have a right to a contract & timely payment! #freelaceisntfree #califonia kqed.org/news/11998844/…

California is poised to be the third state to pass a statewide Freelance Isn’t Free. This legislation would ensure the right to a contract, payment within 30 days, & the right to double damages for non-payment. Read more & learn how to voice your support: blog.freelancersunion.org/2024/08/12/hel…

Congratulations to our Executive Director Rafael L Espinal Jr. for his nomination for the City & State NY Labor Power 100! This past year, his leadership has helped us bring Freelance Isn’t Free to NYS, and create the nations first free legal clinic for freelancers: cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…

Freelancers across NY have new rights starting today! 🗓️30-day payment guarantee ✍️ Mandatory written contracts ⚖️ Civil penalties & enforcement help from the NY AG James Congrats to Senator Andrew Gounardes, Harry B. Bronson & Freelancers Union on this victory.

Today, Freelance Isn't Free goes into effect across New York State! Thank you Senator Andrew Gounardes for your work & Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, NYC Consumer and Worker Protection, and Freelance Solidarity Project for joining us to celebrate & spread awareness about the law. Read more on our blog: blog.freelancersunion.org/2024/08/27/fre…

Freelancers are a growing workforce so we’re thrilled to see NYC’s law expand to the rest of the state--freelancers deserve to be fairly compensated for their labor and treated with respect! For more info about NYC’s #FreelanceIsntFree Act, visit nyc.gov/workers

Today, freelancers across New York State have new, stronger rights. That's because my Freelance Isn't Free law goes into effect. That means: 📄 The right to a contract 💸 Timely + full payment ✋ Protection from retaliation and discrimination Learn more: blog.freelancersunion.org/2024/08/27/fre…

Thanks you Assembly Member Harry B. Bronson for your leadership and making this law!

My "Freelance Isn't Free" law is officially in effect across New York State. With this law, we send a clear message: whether you're a contract electrician, a domestic worker or a freelance journalist, you deserve strong labor protections. #freelanceisntfree

Happy Labor Day from Rafael L Espinal Jr. and our team! We know that for many independent workers, Labor Day is just another day at the office, which is why we're continuing our fight to ensure that our members are protected. To support our mission, donate today: freelancersunion.org/donate/

All work is work and every worker deserves a strong social safety net. One that guards against poverty & inequality and opens doors to economic opportunity for all. This #laborday, honored to be listed alongside labor’s biggest leaders on City & State NY. #freelance

First #NY, then it was #IL, now ⚡️Freelance Isn’t Free is LAW in #California! Huge thanks to Senator Scott Wiener, Freelancers Union allies & Gavin Newsom for ensuring independent workers have the basic right to get paid for their work. This is a big win for #freelancers everywhere!

Enjoyed chatting with The Great Discontent about growing up in Brooklyn and my journey from #politics -> to leading Freelancers Union. Check out the story below! thegreatdiscontent.com/interview/rafa…

Good morning from #Philadelphia. 11 days to go.

NYC, early voting starts today! I’m in Philly with the Harris/Walz campaign, and hearing Walz speak about what’s really at stake—economy, healthcare—only made it clearer how important this race is. If you’re in PA, early voting ends 10/29! #GOTV #vote

SO RANDOM! I deployed the Neirs Tavern mobile experience to help Forest Park trust with beverages for its guests. After speaking with NYC Parks administrator Portia i bumped into Rafael L Espinal Jr. and discovered his motivation for creating Mayor Eric Adams NYC Office of Nightlife with founding