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Freelance Solidarity Project
@FSP_NWU
The Freelance Solidarity Project is a union of digital media workers raising labor standards across our industry. Part of @paythewriter.
Joined January 2020
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    We're with them. ⬇️ Find us on Bluesky @fspnwu.bsky.social and Instagram @FSP_NWU
    We're ditching Twitter. Connect with us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook instead. Better yet: Join NWU, join the fight! nwu.org/join
    NWU newspaper-style announcement reading "WE'RE OUT OF HERE! NWU will no longer be active on Twitter." The graphic outlines NWU's reasons for leaving Twitter and lists the other platforms they can be followed on: Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook.
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    BREAKING: the New York State Senate has passed the Freelance Isn't Free Act (S8369B), which will guarantee basic workplace protections for thousands of New York's freelancers. Thank you @agounardes for fighting for freelancers across the state. On to the Assembly!
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    WE DID IT! The New York State Assembly has passed the Freelance Isn't Free Act (A9368A), which will guarantee basic workplace protections for thousands of freelancers. Thank you to our sponsor @HarryBBronson for fighting for freelancers and taking us across the finish line!
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    in the capitalist labor system, contracts are negotiated by two separate, unequally important groups: the workers, who create all value, and the bosses, who attempt to steal it. these are our stories #WGAStrong
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    Happy May Day, we got a Twitter! ✊
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    Today we're calling on all print and digital publications to instate graduated payment schedules and rapid reimbursement policies to help freelancers during the pandemic. Here's what that means: nwu.org/the-freelance-…
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    since our freelance rates database launched last week we've received more than 100 new entries! we now have FOUR HUNDRED RATES from writers, photographers, audio and video producers, illustrators, animators and other freelance digital media workers
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    Replying to @FSP_NWU
    freelancers can play a vital role during a strike! here’s what @newyorkerunion is asking of us:
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    If @newyorkerunion has to strike to get a fair contract after 2.5 years of bargaining, freelancers will have their back! Over 170 of us have committed to stand in solidarity and pledge not to cross a picket line: freelancesolidarity.org/actions-campai…
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    We're thrilled to announce a new set of standards for freelancers @thenation, including guaranteed timely payment, pay minimums, and access to the @paythewriter grievance process. Organizing freelancers can be challenging, but we're getting it done. ✊
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    We're standing in solidarity with @NYTimesGuild as freelancers by pledging to honor the picket line if the union walks out on Thursday. Join us! Sign our freelancers’ pledge: forms.gle/ARt3Ey6ygWfvdx…
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    Tomorrow is May Day, but today is #PayDay! Our brand-new website has nearly 300 rates for freelance media work at dozens of companies! Join the rate-sharing party from 1-3PM EST today by adding your recent freelance rates to our anonymous survey: freelancesolidarity.org/actions-campai…
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    It's incredibly disappointing to see Governor Hochul refuse to enact basic protections for New York's 100,000s of freelancers. Rest assured: We'll be back to fix this.
    Hochul VETOED the "Freelance isn't free" bill
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    We support the PRO Act and here's why: nwu.org/the-national-w… Our membership ratified this statement, with 97% of those who responded voting yes.