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The Corporate Transparency Act and what it means to your worker co-op

Posted on December 8, 2023April 18, 2025

Para leer español, haga clic aquí Alerts (last updated 03/25/2024) On March 21, the Treasury Department announced an interim final rule that all entities created in the United States and […]

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Service From The Heart: Acknowledging Outgoing Board Members Lucha and Emmanuel

Posted on November 17, 2023November 17, 2023

At November’s Board of Directors meeting, we said farewell and see you soon to Emmanuel Pardilla of the New York City Network of Worker Co-ops and Lucha Luisa Silva of […]

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A yellow graphic with five headshot photos of board members of the united states federation of worker cooperatives. Each person smiles at the camera or holds a microphone and stars surround their names: Ricardo Nuñez, Denise Hernandez, Ellen vera, Mavery Davis, Alan Luis Ramirez. Text that also reads Board Election Results.

USFWC: Meet Your New Board Members.

Posted on October 30, 2023October 31, 2023

The People Have Spoken. USFWC: Meet Your New Board Members. Leer esta publicación en español aquí Welcome to the newly-elected USFWC At-Large Representatives! You voted in the 2023 USFWC Board […]

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Highlights from our Member Councils and Peer Networks – September 2023

Posted on September 6, 2023September 6, 2023

Haga clic aquí para leer esta entrada en español  Our Member Councils and Peer Networks are shaping the future of the worker co-op movement in the U.S. through peer learning and conversation.  Here […]

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A photo of a woman with light skin, dark hair, wearing a black cardigan over a green gown, with a fist held high and holding a plaque that reads Zenayda Bonilla, worker cooperator of the year. Below the photo of Zenayda is the text Annual Report 2021-2022 and the logo of the USFWC.

Hot Off the Presses — It’s the 2021-2022 USFWC Annual Report!

Posted on August 31, 2023November 15, 2023

We are excited to share with USFWC members the just-released 2021-2022 USFWC Annual Report. The report is packed with two years worth of the wins, milestones and innovations we achieved […]

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USFWC Welcomes New Staff Union: “Federation Workers United”

Posted on August 14, 2023August 14, 2023

Leer este anuncio en español aquí USFWC Welcomes New Staff Union: “Federation Workers United” Exciting news from the labor front. This summer, staff of the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives […]

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An image of a room full of members of the worker co-op federation raising their hands to vote at a member meeting, with the federation logo, and text that reads "member update" en español: Un imagen de un cuarto lleno de membresía de la Federación de cooperativas votando con el logo de la Federación y texto que dice "noticias de la membresía".

Announcing 2023 Event Scholarships for USFWC Members

Posted on June 15, 2023July 18, 2023

Are you a worker owner looking to build up your skills, or network with cooperators? As we continue to support local events this year, the USFWC is proud to share […]

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Board nominations are now open!

Posted on May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

Leer esta publicación en español aquí Are you ready to lead the USFWC’s mission to build a thriving ecosystem for worker cooperatives and their leaders? Run for the USFWC Board […]

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Congress introduces bipartisan, bicameral bill to drive investment in worker ownership

Posted on May 17, 2023May 18, 2023

On May 15th, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Senator Van Hollen (D-MD) led the effort to introduce this bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reduce barriers to small business owners who are […]

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Funding Opportunity open for Tech Hubs program

Posted on May 12, 2023May 12, 2023

The Economic Development Administration has opened up the funding opportunity for the Tech Hubs program. This is an opportunity for the cooperative development community to help to shape tech and […]

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Ambitious employee ownership legislation signed into law in Washington state.

Posted on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Governor Inslee signed into law SB 5096, expanding employee ownership in Washington State. This bipartisan legislation led by State Senator Mike Padden (R-Spokane) and Senate […]

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Policy Pulse March 2023 – Worker Owner State Advocacy Fellows

Posted on March 23, 2023March 29, 2023

In this video, the USFWC’s 2022-2023 Worker Owner State Advocacy Fellows share on their research and projects for the year, in which worker-owners from across the U.S. surveyed fellow cooperators […]

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Comment on the Tech Hubs and Recompetes programs by 3/16

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

The USFWC invites its members and community to provide comment on two important funding opportunities through the federal government: The Tech Hubs Program and the Recompetes Pilot Program.   Tech […]

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Skill Up! Co-op Clinic Virtual Summit

Posted on March 1, 2023December 7, 2023

Leer este anuncio en español aquí Missed the summit? Sign up to receive recordings of the summit tracks: Flow Like Water: Worker Co-op Finance 101 Here for it: Building Capacity […]

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WORK Act signed into law, authorizing $50M toward worker ownership

Posted on February 1, 2023November 3, 2023

Lea esta entrada en español aquí  The USFWC applauds Congress and President Biden on passing the Worker Ownership and Readiness and Knowledge Act, co-sponsored by Senator Sanders (D-VT) and Senator Moran […]

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USFWC starts 2023 with all-POC Board of Directors

Posted on January 20, 2023February 9, 2023

Para leer esta entrada en español haga clic aquí It’s a historic first for the national grassroots membership organization for worker cooperatives The U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives is beginning 2023 […]

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Acknowledging Anna Boyer, USFWC’s Longest-Serving Board Member

Posted on December 22, 2022December 28, 2022

For 12 years, Anna provided balanced leadership to the USFWC Board of Directors Lea este artículo en español aquí If leadership styles were animals, Anna Boyer’s would be a bear […]

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Senate moves to pass bill that would appropriate $50m toward worker ownership

Posted on December 20, 2022December 25, 2022

Update: The Senate and House have passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which will be signed into law soon! The Senate is taking steps toward passing a nearly $1.7 […]

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Take action now to advocate for equitable co-op financing 

Posted on December 15, 2022December 15, 2022

The federal government is currently updating regulations for programs across several departments, including a few which address access to financing for cooperatives. The USFWC has worked with partners to articulate and […]

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Two federal bills introduced to expand access to SBA programs for worker owned businesses

Posted on November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

The USFWC applauds Rep. Velázquez  (D-NY)  and Rep. Phillips (D-MN) for introducing two important bills that fulfill the intentions of the Main Street Employee Ownership Act (MSEOA).  In 2018 the […]

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