Sara Horowitz

Sara Horowitz is the founder and Executive Director of Freelancers Union, a national labor group that represents freelancers including selling health insurance and other products.

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Why Freelancers Need A Nonpayment Law

Seventy percent of freelancers say they’ve been stiffed by a client at least once. But so far, they have little legal recourse.

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Why Portable Benefits Should Be A Priority In The New Economy

Freelancer’s Union founder argues that the lack of portable benefits is one of the biggest impediments holding independent workers back.

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This Is What The State Of Freelancing In The U.S. Means For The Future Of Work

Freelancers Union founder shares what the results of their second annual study of independent workers reveals about the future of work.

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Discovering The Unexpected Marriage Of Commerce And Advocacy

Sara Horowitz made an unpopular choice to fund her fledgling advocacy group by dipping into two opposing worlds. Here’s what she learned.

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Are Freelancers To Blame For Our Slow Economic Recovery?

The new workforce is questioning the call of consumerism. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing says the founder of Freelancer’s Union.

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The Expanding Definition Of Independence In The Freelance Economy

The nation’s growing freelance workforce doesn’t have the security of benefits and paid vacation, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

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Why Policy Makers Need To Pay Attention To The Freelance Movement

New study from the Government Accountability Office and Freelancers Union highlights the needs for improvements for independent workers.

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The Ten Commandments Of The New Economy

Freelancers Union founder Sara Horowitz shares her new framework for today (and tomorrow’s) changing work environment.

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How Freelancers Could Determine The Next Presidential Election

Freelancers Union founder explains how the 53 million independent workers could steer the 2016 presidential election.

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Will Gawker Employees’ Decision To Organize Make Unions Cool Again?

Freelancers Union founder on what Gawker’s editorial employees’ recent announcement means for the next generation of labor organization.

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Why Millennials Understand The Future Of Work Better Than Anyone Else

We can learn a lot about the future of work from how millennials are approaching and redefining their careers.

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Why Are More Women Than Men Freelancing?

New findings show that women are more likely to be independent workers. Freelancers Union founder Sara Horowitz explores why.

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The Next Big Idea For Workers Will Come From The Old School Labor Movement

Don’t look to Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., for new ideas about how to make workers’ lives better. Social unionism, where workers join together to create revenue and community, is making a comeback.

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Why The New American Workforce Wants Better Consumption, Not Just More

While spending might be up for the richest 1%, the rest of Americans are quietly revolutionizing the economy, reshaping their spending habits to reflect a desire for quality over quantity.

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How Freelancers Are Redefining Success To Be About Value, Not Wealth

The old model of slaving for 40 hours a week in exchange for a paycheck is eroding. When you can control your own time, you can control your own well-being–and that might be worth more than money.

Impact

It’s Time For The Sharing Economy To Become The Sharing Society

It’s time for the independent workers to steer this new marketplace in a more sustainable direction that helps the people who make it run, not just the companies behind it.

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Things are dark right now, but a little laughter is genuinely good for your well-being

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This new Google mapping tool shows cities where they need to plant more trees

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6 million American households could face eviction on January 1

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How to watch the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live on NBC or free without cable

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Last-minute ideas for throwing a great Zoom Thanksgiving

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This pandemic bed-couch-desk-massager should be top of your winter wishlists

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11 Black-owned businesses to buy from this Black Friday

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The Netherlands is transforming old ashtrays into bike charging stations

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Inside the race to save Notre Dame Cathedral

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The science behind expressing gratitude will surprise you

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I steered my team through the pandemic. These are the COVID-19 leadership tactics I’m letting go of

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Sara Horowitz

Why Freelancers Need A Nonpayment Law

Seventy percent of freelancers say they’ve been stiffed by a client at least once. But so far, they have little legal recourse.

Why Portable Benefits Should Be A Priority In The New Economy

Freelancer’s Union founder argues that the lack of portable benefits is one of the biggest impediments holding independent workers back.

This Is What The State Of Freelancing In The U.S. Means For The Future Of Work

Freelancers Union founder shares what the results of their second annual study of independent workers reveals about the future of work.

Discovering The Unexpected Marriage Of Commerce And Advocacy

Sara Horowitz made an unpopular choice to fund her fledgling advocacy group by dipping into two opposing worlds. Here’s what she learned.

Are Freelancers To Blame For Our Slow Economic Recovery?

The new workforce is questioning the call of consumerism. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing says the founder of Freelancer’s Union.

The Expanding Definition Of Independence In The Freelance Economy

The nation’s growing freelance workforce doesn’t have the security of benefits and paid vacation, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Why Policy Makers Need To Pay Attention To The Freelance Movement

New study from the Government Accountability Office and Freelancers Union highlights the needs for improvements for independent workers.

The Ten Commandments Of The New Economy

Freelancers Union founder Sara Horowitz shares her new framework for today (and tomorrow’s) changing work environment.

How Freelancers Could Determine The Next Presidential Election

Freelancers Union founder explains how the 53 million independent workers could steer the 2016 presidential election.

Will Gawker Employees’ Decision To Organize Make Unions Cool Again?

Freelancers Union founder on what Gawker’s editorial employees’ recent announcement means for the next generation of labor organization.

Why Millennials Understand The Future Of Work Better Than Anyone Else

We can learn a lot about the future of work from how millennials are approaching and redefining their careers.

Why Are More Women Than Men Freelancing?

New findings show that women are more likely to be independent workers. Freelancers Union founder Sara Horowitz explores why.

The Next Big Idea For Workers Will Come From The Old School Labor Movement

Don’t look to Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., for new ideas about how to make workers’ lives better. Social unionism, where workers join together to create revenue and community, is making a comeback.

Why The New American Workforce Wants Better Consumption, Not Just More

While spending might be up for the richest 1%, the rest of Americans are quietly revolutionizing the economy, reshaping their spending habits to reflect a desire for quality over quantity.

How Freelancers Are Redefining Success To Be About Value, Not Wealth

The old model of slaving for 40 hours a week in exchange for a paycheck is eroding. When you can control your own time, you can control your own well-being–and that might be worth more than money.

It’s Time For The Sharing Economy To Become The Sharing Society

It’s time for the independent workers to steer this new marketplace in a more sustainable direction that helps the people who make it run, not just the companies behind it.

Impact

Things are dark right now, but a little laughter is genuinely good for your well-being

This new Google mapping tool shows cities where they need to plant more trees

6 million American households could face eviction on January 1

News

How to watch the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live on NBC or free without cable

Last-minute ideas for throwing a great Zoom Thanksgiving

This pandemic bed-couch-desk-massager should be top of your winter wishlists

Co.Design

11 Black-owned businesses to buy from this Black Friday

The Netherlands is transforming old ashtrays into bike charging stations

Inside the race to save Notre Dame Cathedral

Work Life

The science behind expressing gratitude will surprise you

I steered my team through the pandemic. These are the COVID-19 leadership tactics I’m letting go of

My private company is healthy and growing. Do I need to hire a No. 2?