Sara Horowitz

Sara Horowitz is an American executive and author, born in 1963, who has dedicated her career to activism, particularly in the labor movement. Her involvement in unions began at the age of 18, when she interned at the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, marking the start of her long-standing commitment to the field. Over the years, Horowitz has worked with several prominent unions, including the UAW, CSEA, and SEIU, gaining valuable experience and insight into the inner workings of labor organizations.

As the founder of the Freelancers Union, Horowitz has been a driving force behind innovative initiatives aimed at supporting independent workers. Notable achievements under her direction include the establishment of the Portable Benefits Network in 2004 and the launch of the Freelancers Insurance Company in 2009, which provided health insurance to over 25,000 New York freelancers before its closure in 2014. Horowitz is a proponent of mutualism, advocating for the importance of mutualist organizations, such as unions and cooperatives, in shaping the future of the labor economy and social safety net in the United States. She currently serves on the board of the Albert Shanker Institute, continuing to advance her vision for a more equitable and supportive labor landscape.