I am Wilmar Dik. Since 2008 professional photographer in The Hague. Here is my: photography portfolio and LinkedIn. Besides my work as an image-maker, I like to dedicate myself to photographers and freelancers. I also joined the Photography Chain Table of platform ACCT at the invitation of DuPho. At the NVJ, I stand up for the interests of photojournalists. From my experience as a photographer and advocate, I sometimes write about the challenges and opportunities for freelancers.
De overheid moet zorgen dat iedereen voldoende kan verdienen – maar faalt daar in veel sectoren. Ondertussen wordt gesproken over verplichte opbouw van een pensioen en een verplichte verzekering voor arbeidsongeschiktheid (AOV) voor zzp’ers. Concurrentie drukt tarieven in bepaalde sectoren onder een leefbaar niveau en dat kan ten koste gaan van een pensioen en AOV. Wat voor mogelijkheden kunnen we…
A starting rate of €27 an hour without proper research into billable hours within the AV/Film sector is not Fair Pay. It leads to a net annual income below the minimum wage and is not sustainable, not fair and certainly not future-proof.
The creative sector has a right to a fee system based on the reality of freelance work: with varying assignments, unpaid time, and little economic security.
As long as we do not set a standard for realistic calculations in the Netherlands, Fair Pay in name can be unfair in practice. Serious steps are needed for a sustainable creative sector: independent research on billable hours, clear enforcement and real involvement of freelancers in policy making.
In Belgium, unpaid work without a contract is prohibited and there is a social safety net for artists. This approach provides more security and prevents market distortion. The Netherlands could learn from this to better protect self-employed workers.
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