Member Benefits
- Make history as a member of the first - and only - national US organization of and for worker cooperatives
- Copy of USFWC Member Directory
- Access to Regional Federation Partners & Sector Member Councils
- Member-Only Email Listserv
- Online 'Help' Forum
- Semi-Annual Newsletter (hard-copy)
Business Support:
- Document Library (models and samples from other members), Information, Resources, and Referrals
- Technical Assistance* (4 hours free each year)
- Financing Counseling* (advice and referrals for start-up capital and loans through partner organizations)
- Member-to-Member Webinars
Political Advocacy:
- Representation at NCBA (National Cooperative Business Association)
- Representation at CICOPA (International Worker Cooperative Association)
- Organizational Support for National Cooperative-Friendly Legislation
- Assistance developing Local Advocacy Efforts
- Voting Rights in USFWC General Elections **
Discounts:
- Conference and Event Attendence
- Credit Card Processing (from Merchant Mall)
* Benefit for all member classes except individuals
** Weighted voting and board representation:
Worker Cooperative and Federation Partner Members: Votes weigh 3; unlimited eligibility to run for board
Other Democratic Workplaces: Votes weigh 2; board representation limited to 1/3 of all seats
Developers: Votes weigh 1 and total cannot exceed 25% of all votes; eligible to run for one developer board seat.
Associates, Start-ups, and Individuals are non-voting member classes