It’s big news. It’s also just a start. EVERY state needs this law. One down, 49 to go.
https://nwu-chicago.org/2023/08/08/the-freelance-worker-protection-act-is-law-in-illinois/
#FreelanceIsntFree #FreelanceWorkerProtectionAct #freelance #Its1099Somewhere #labor #union #Illinois
Thursday this week, independent contractors / freelancers / 1099ers in & around Chicago! A little happy hour bonding over the Freelance Worker Protection Act, passed in both IL chambers and headed to Gov. Pritzker’s desk.
Join Chicago FSPers and bill sponsor Will Guzzardi at Middle Brow brewery in Logan Square, June 15, 6–8 PM.
Just do organizers a favor and RSVP: https://bit.ly/FWPA-IL
#FreelanceIsntFree #FreelanceWorkerProtectionAct #Its1099Somewhere #freelance #labor #union #solidarity
Freelance Worker Protection Act: A Celebration Thursday, June 15, from 6 to 8 pm | Middle Brow Bungalow, 2840 W Armitage Ave Join us as we celebrate the passage of state legislation protecting freelance workers from non-payment. Happy hour organized by State Rep. Will Guzzardi's Office & the Freelance Solidarity Project (National Writers Union). Appetizers included. Drinks will be available for purchase. All freelance workers welcome, but space in the venue is limited. Please RSVP so we know how many folks to expect. The Freelance Worker Protection Act will provide basic protections for freelance workers in Illinois (effective July 1, 2024): -Mandatory contracts -30-day payment terms -Payment agreement protections -Anti-retaliation -Double damages Please email [email protected] with any questions about this event. Learn more about the Freelance Solidarity Project's Chicago chapter: https://nwu-chicago.org/
As part of the #FundExcludedWorkers coalition, FSP members are out this #MayDay fighting for workers who are currently being excluded from the social safety net they contribute to.
https://fundexcludedworkers.org/
#ExcludedNoMore #excludedWorkers #labor #solidarity #Its1099Somewhere
Freelance Solidarity Project