What Unions Provide That Freelancers Often Lack

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Unions offer infrastructure that’s difficult to replicate alone: legal counsel, pay enforcement, standardized rates, job security clauses, health leave, pensions, residuals, and clear grievance processes. They also push equity initiatives, training requirements, and diversity provisions that open doors to better opportunities. While union membership isn’t right for everyone, these systems demonstrate what fair treatment can look like in practice.