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Independents unite! Benefits, political action, resources, & community. Executive director: @rlespinal.
Brooklyn, NY
Joined May 2007
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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Open Enrollment closes in most states in 6️⃣ days. Do you have a healthcare plan? Feeling frustrated with the marketplace? Learn more about the options available via our partners; they may be exactly what you're looking for. https://t.co/M8QgEVr7HY
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It's time for 2026 freelancer bingo! 🧡 Which squares are you prioritizing before the end of the year?
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You've made your list, You've checked it twice. And if you haven't, here's an end-of-year to-do list to ensure that you wrap up all your old business from 2025, start 2026 off on the right foot, and rest and reset in between.
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Feeling more holiday dread than holiday cheer? Concerned about the conversations you're going to have over the dinner table? Join us in setting boundaries this season. Check out our handy guide on how to do just that — and keep your holidays actually happy https://t.co/QDbOoBKW6w
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There's only one VERY IMPORTANT bit of business left for this year. And that's making sure you attend our free annual Non-Office Holiday Party. We'll have food, drinks, tunes, tarot readings, and more! RSVP at the link! Ugly sweater optional. https://t.co/8FlmT6iLZ8
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With independent artists up 22.6%, NYC has to step up so freelancers can actually afford to stay here, by improving income stability and access to healthcare, disability, and other essential benefits. Which is at the core of what we focus on at @freelancersu.
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NYC is at a fork in the road: invest in the creative workforce, or watch our creative edge get outsourced. @nycfuture lays out a simple path: affordable housing + workspaces, stabilize small venues, and portable benefits for freelancers.
nytimes.com
The number of artists living in the city has declined after growing sharply between 2004 and 2019. Almost 50 arts venues have closed in the past five years.
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Today is the last day to sign up for a plan to ensure you have healthcare coverage for Jan. 1 2026. Not sure if an open marketplace plan is right for you? Worried about your premium spiking? Check out the health plan options FU offers via our partners https://t.co/GPagFqMdos
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Beyond disappointing. This will have negative effects for millions of Americans - freelancers chief among them
BREAKING: The Senate rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans in 2026.
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One end-of-year item you can't miss: Selecting your healthcare provider for 2026. To have healthcare coverage for Jan. 1, 2026, you must select a plan by Dec. 15. But you may have more options than you think. Learn about them here: https://t.co/5PX9TJ9Quh
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How will you be affected if the Affordable Care Act subsidies expire on December 31? Fill out our survey and let us know. This way we can best advocate for freelancers everywhere, no matter what the end of the year brings https://t.co/wlgTqA6tnT
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❄️ It's tiiiiiiime ❄️ Join us on Thursday, December 18 at @nyc_hub for our Non-Office Office Holiday party. We'll celebrate 2025 — or at least its ending — with plenty of (free) food, drinks, and holiday merriment flowing. RSVP below ⬇️ https://t.co/0KXARpqNC8
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Before Thanksgiving, our Executive Director @rlespinal was named to Mayor-Elect @zohrankmamdani's Transition Team, serving on the Worker Justice Committee. Rafael is eager to ensure that as we reshape what equity looks like in NYC, freelancers are not left out of the conversation
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Happy Thanksgiving, from everyone at the Freelancers Union to all of our members, supporters, and allies everywhere. We're thankful for your dedication, tenacity, and unparalleled vision. It's all of you who shape freelance into the veritable force it's become
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When you're asked what you're thankful for this year (and someone is going to ask you what you're thankful for this year), here are your freelancer friendly answers to have at the ready. Especially when your uncle wants to know "Are you still doing that thing you were doing?"
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Our friends @freelancersu have a great line up of free workshops this December for independent workers who may need help figuring our insurance & financial planning
freelancersunion.org
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Meet our new Legal Program Manager, Dylan Ward! Dylan will lead our efforts to support freelancers facing rights violations through our nonprofit, Working Today’s Freelancers Legal Clinic, funded by the New York City Council and DYCD
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There are plenty of reasons to be frustrated, confused, and disheartened about what your healthcare will look like for 2026. But thanks to our partners, there are still options for freelancers to find a plan, one that's tailor-made for you https://t.co/vFHcHwJxXB
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By failing to extend the ACA premium tax credits, Congress would be more than doubling annual premiums for millions of people next year.
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Join us at @nyc_hub on November 19 at for our First Annual Freelancer Fair 🎉 Expand your connections, meet one-on-one with some of our Knowledge Bar experts, and hear directly from our insurance partners about what plans might be right for you https://t.co/4rRjU1nzQg
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