Governments in the EU and UK are working on a set of economic recovery measures to help struggling workers and businesses manage the global COVID-19 pandemic. The problem? They’re largely considering solutions for employees and traditional small businesses, but not the self-employed microbusinesses who make up the majority of Etsy sellers.
We are encouraging the European Commission and national governments to include our community, but lawmakers need to hear from you too.
Join us in urging lawmakers to help Etsy sellers today: https://etsy.me/3aEnHHp
We’re urging UK and European governments to make sure that any COVID-19 stimulus package includes comprehensive support for the self-employed and microbusinesses, including:
- Direct cash assistance
- Expanded unemployment protection
- Protection of business-critical services, like shipping, payments, and internet connectivity
Together, these reforms would ensure that Etsy sellers can weather the immediate threat of the coronavirus pandemic, along with the longer-term threat of economic downturn.
But lawmakers won’t act on these ideas unless they hear from you—their constituents—directly.
Contact your country’s representatives: https://etsy.me/3aEnHHp
