Too many people across the UK don’t understand what it means to be self-employed. From our sectors and jobs, our hours and pay, to the support we need. These are our stories.
The self-employed spotlight
The self-employed workforce is a broad church from all walks of life. From accountants to bouncy castle makers, we represent them all. Get to know some of our members below.
Get involved
We’re campaigning for a new deal for the self-employed and we need your help! This is how you can get involved:
Step 1: Sign our petition
We’re asking for:
- The introduction of a safety net by introducing sick pay and paid parental leave to the self employed
- The extension of, and stronger, health and safety rights and protections at work
- Changes to Universal Credit and the pensions system so they work for the self employed
- A new Commissioner for the self-employed in government
- The redrawing of the definitions of self-employment to be more inclusive
Help us create a better future, sign now:
2. Check out our wider policy work
Our self-employed members shape our policy and lobbying work. You can find out more about our self-employed section here, and our policy work here.
3. Join Community
We are a campaigning union, bringing together our members to form a strong collective voice that campaigns for change and wins. You can join us here.
Share your story
We want to share more stories of the UK’s self-employed workforce, and make sure all of our different experiences and voices are heard.
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