Rafael Espinal

Jul 9, 2024 | blog.freelancersunion.org | Rafael Espinal

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Oct 29, 2023 | amny.com | Rafael Espinal

For generations, New York has been a beacon of prosperity for independent and entrepreneurial people trying to make it on their own. As the ways we live and work changed during the pandemic, more people, now more than ever, have begun working independently. Whether they are newly arrived immigrants starting small businesses, new college grads with a toolbox of skills in design and marketing, or seasoned professionals looking for more flexibility, it’s clear that the future of work has arrived.

Sep 3, 2023 | buffalonews.com | Rafael Espinal |Andrew Gounardes

Amid barbecues and weekend getaways, Labor Day reminds us to take a moment to honor the contributions workers have made to our nation’s prosperity. Yet, for the 60 million Americans who are freelance workers, Labor Day instead serves as a reminder of how they’re often an afterthought in America’s economy. For too long, independent workers have been devoid of adequate protections – including the most basic of them all, assured payment for services rendered.