Freelance workers unite! The IWW Freelance Journalists' Union and the future of organization

Clients From Hell Podcast

Content provided by Bryce Bladon. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Bryce Bladon or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

5y ago 21:22

MP3•Episode home

Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)

When? This feed was archived on September 29, 2022 07:28 (2y ago). Last successful fetch was on August 01, 2022 13:22 (2y ago)

Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.

What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.

Freelancers everywhere experience the same problems. Deadbeat clients who won't pay their wages. Economic precarity. The knowledge that if you get sick, you might not be able to work enough to pay your bills. There are a lot of opportunities in freelancing, but there are also a lot of fears and dangers.

Much of that danger comes from working alone - but what if you weren't alone? What if freelancers - hear me out - formed a union?

The Industrial Workers of The World (IWW) is a union that formed in 1905 and has a storied history of fighting for workers rights and they recently formed a branch for freelance journalists that could be the first step in adapting the classical union model to the gig economy. In this episode Kyle talks with a member of the union about their goals and strategies, and why you might consider joining in solidarity. After all, if we all experience the same problems, why don't we try to solve them together?

We're sponsored this week by Gusto! Manage payroll, taxes and HR from one simple management tool so you can be the boss you always wish you had! Check out their three-month free trial.

Today's links:

Want to support the show?

Check out Gusto's free three-month trial! https://gusto.com/cfh

Think you'd be a great fit for the show? Let me know at twitter.com/KCarCFH

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us to a friend. It helps immensely.

105 episodes

#Business #Entrepreneurship #Freelancing #Work #Bryce Bladon #Entrepreneur #Creativity #Society #Arts #Graphic Design #Selfemployed