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