It's been attempted. I was part of meetings aimed at forming at least a guild in the early '90s. Just insurance access, travel discounts, etc
Herding cats would be a lot easier. There was, at the time at least, an inherent skepticism among freelancers. I knew we were cooked when one artist said...
Ande Parks
While we’re on the subject, why don’t we have a comics freelancers union?
Freelancers get no benefits, healthcare, overtime, sick days, unemployment or living wages.
I know it’s a niche industry with a smaller audience, but there’s a reason most of us burn out in middle age. Food for thought ✨
