PR Girl Rant! S2 Ep.2 - Working "Not" Working In The Time of COVID-19 Freelancers/Gigworkers

The widespread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the nation has placed uncertainty on us all. We are asked to quarantine ourselves and work from home. For some, the challenge is how do I schedule my work my day, with kids at home. For many, it means canceled events, lost wages and fear of not having jobs to return to once this is all over. Making a living as a freelancer and independent contractor has its rewards, but also has its challenges. When we don't work, we don't get paid. We also don't qualify for unemployment insurance and as of today (3.24.20) freelancers are not included in the COVID-19 aid package.  Today's guests Rafael Espinal President of the Freelancers Union talks to us about his efforts in making sure that freelancers and gig workers receive unemployment insurance. He's making great strides. Since speaking with him, Sen. Chuck Schumer's office reached out to the freelancers union and is pushing to expand coverage. How can we push this forward to congress? The Freelancers Union is urging the government to extend relief for freelancers impacted by COVID-19. Click here to learn how you can raise your voice.   To learn more visit www.freelancersunion.org