Washington, D.C. – December 2-3, 2024
Come up just lately traveled to the nation’s capital to attend the forty eighth Annual Nationwide Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) Convention. With greater than 700 members representing greater than 60 million Individuals, NBCSL serves as a nationwide community, advocate and catalyst for public coverage innovation, info alternate, and joint motion on vital points affecting African Individuals and different marginalized communities.
Come up was honored to host and average a pre-conference panel dialogue titled “The Gig Financial system and the Way forward for Work: Shaping Public Coverage for a Altering Workforce” which explored how legislators can form the way forward for work insurance policies that supply flexibility, financial alternative and entrepreneurial development in communities of coloration.
Along with representatives from Come up, the panel additionally included two Service Companions who shared their heartfelt and galvanizing tales on what the Come up Platform has meant to their lives. The suggestions from legislators was superb, and we stay up for working with them to assist laws and laws that assist, not hinder, gig staff.
General, it was an interesting and impactful dialogue which harassed the significance of offering financial alternative and versatile work selections to small companies and entrepreneurs. Many thanks NBCSL who’ve offered unwavering assist over the previous yr. We’re extremely appreciative of boards like this the place we are able to educate lawmakers on the unimaginable advantages of versatile work. Try the highlights beneath!
