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FREELANCING 101

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Members receive:

Insurance plans hand-picked for freelancers
Community networking and training events
Advocacy to support the new workforce

STEP 1: The Basics

It’s free to join Freelancers Union, and when you do, you can take advantage of all that membership has to offer.

First Name

Last Name

Mobile Phone

Zip Code

Create a Password

STEP 2: Freelancing Info

The more we know about our members, the better we can advocate for their interests.

Birth Month/Year

Gender

Select your industry:

How long have you been freelancing?

Step 3: More About You

The more we know about our members, the better we can advocate for their interests.

Your Portfolio or Website (URL)

Race / Ethnicity

How did you hear about us?

It takes a community to achieve independence

WE use the power of MANY
to get stuff done

We’re the largest and fast-growing organization representing the 61 million independent workers across the country. We provide our 500,000+ members a powerful support system and voice through policy advocacy, benefits, resources and community.

Membership is free and open to freelancers of all kinds, from graphic designers and contractors to entrepreneurs and moonlighters. Freelancers Union offers:

Advocacy for policy change, such as Freelance Isn’t Free law and paid leave
Help finding health, dental, term life, disability, liability, and vision insurance
Plan for your retirement with our 401(k) plan, designed for independent workers
Take advantage of our discounts on a range of services and products freelancers use
Community – including our NYC Freelancers Hub and SPARK meetups in nearly 25 major cities
Resources through legal and financial tools, including the #1 blog for freelancers