The 2026 Worker Co-op Conference is in the books! The USFWC and DAWI hosted about 420 people from all parts of the United States in Boston on Sept 25th and […]
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USFWC Member Councils at the 2026 Worker Co-op Conference
USFWC Member Councils organized educational sessions and panels, share-outs and celebrated achievements during the 2026 Worker Co-op Conference in Boston, MA – below are some highlights! The Union Co-ops […]
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Congratulations to the 2026 Worker Co-op Awardees!
Each year, USFWC’s Worker Co-op Awards recognize a range of worker-owned businesses and cooperators who are making incredible impacts in their communities and the worker co-op sector. We recognized this […]
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The community wants us here: worker-owned cooperatives in Oklahoma & Arkansas
This July, USFWC Co-op Clinic Training Manager Maureen Darras went on a 3,000 mile road trip to visit cooperatives and recounts what she learned! As I drove from New Mexico […]
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Reach out to your state policymakers and tell them about the WORK Act
In 2022, Congress passed the Worker Ownership and Readiness and Knowledge Act, which authorized $50 million over five years to create the Employee Ownership Initiative within the Department of Labor […]
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Texas and friends: notes from the first ever South Central U.S. Cooperative Support Ecosystem Convening
USFWC Co-op Clinic Training Manager Maureen Darras attended the South Central U.S. Cooperative Support Ecosystem Convening. Below, she shares reflections from the regional partnership: The University of Texas Rio […]
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USFWC Member Councils & Peer Networks – Cooperators In Action
Our Member Councils and industry / topic-based Peer Networks are shaping the future of the worker co-op movement in the U.S. Here are the latest highlights from some of our Councils & […]
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Nominations are open for the 2026 Worker Co-op Awards
For years, the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives Worker Co-op Awards has been a ceremony to recognize the worker-owned businesses and worker-owners who are using their collective power to make our […]
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Strengthening economic democracy in the US through International solidarity
We are living through multiple crises. Economic and political challenges – from climate catastrophes to corporate dominance – are unfolding at the same time. In this context, international solidarity is […]
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Run for the USFWC Board of Directors!
As a USFWC Board Director, you’ll get to Be a key part of building the worker co-op movement in this country Network with other co-op and economic justice organizations Travel […]
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Capital Homecare Cooperative redistributes thousands in profits to their worker-owners
Caring for our aging loved ones and loved ones with disabilities is fundamental work that has historically been undervalued and exploited. Union-cooperative-led campaigns like Fair Pay for Homecare are advocating […]
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Reach out to your Representatives to support worker ownership in the FY27 federal budget
Each year, each office of Congress puts in appropriation requests. In an election year, Members of Congress might be looking for easy wins with constituents – this is an opportunity […]
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Update on SBA loans affecting green card holders, California and Minnesota businesses
Recently, the SBA announced the suspension 111,620 California Borrowers. Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced that the agency has suspended California borrowers because of alleged fraudulent activity across SBA pandemic-era loan programs. […]
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Minneapolis Co-ops’ Mutual Aid Amid Federal Occupation
Photo by John Flores The deployment of thousands of federal agents in Minneapolis has sparked a siege of violence and sowed fear across the Twin Cities since the new […]
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Update to USFWC Membership Dues Floors
Attention USFWC Members! The Board recently approved an update the dues floors across USFWC membership classes. Below are the changes to expect, taking effect February 1st, 2026. Why? The previous […]
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Cooperative Principles in Action: How Midwest co-ops train each other at MadWorc’s Regional Rendezvous
“What is it that traditional companies withhold from each other, that we don’t have to?” This question, posed by Andy Bowling from comp.coop, was answered by a resounding chorus at […]
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Congratulations to Magic Broom Co-op for Keep DC SAFE Award
This month, USFWC member Magic Broom Co-op will be presented with the Innovation Award by DC SAFE in honor of their mission and co-op model to empower Hispanic women workers […]
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Welcome to Co-op Month – Check out this magazine dedicated to Philly Co-ops
This post is written by Corey Reidy, Co-op Development Director at the Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance, a member of the USFWC. Co-op Month is here! On October 1, Grid Magazine […]
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Midwest Worker Cooperative Conference Declares Solidarity with Immigrants and People Facing Housing Insecurity
DATE: September 23, 2025 Contacts:Rebecca Kemble | MadWorCrebecca@renaissanceresourcesllc.com | (608) 347-8097PJ Chamberlain | MadWorCcoordinator@madworc.coop | (608) 774-1989Ladan Yusuf | Defend Glendale & Public Housing Coalition defendglendale@gmail.com | (612) 361-7924 Midwest Worker Cooperative Conference Declares Solidarity […]
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