A year has passed since the murder of George Floyd touched off a summer of unprecedented protest and opened up conversation in places where Black folks have long been trying […]
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Call for support of the Capital for Cooperatives Act
In 2018, the USFWC, alongside national partners worked together to pass the Main Street Employee Ownership Act, a landmark success for worker ownership. This legislation required the Small Business Administration […]
Read More >Worker-owned cooperatives and the future of Rust Belt labor
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Cleveland’s Phoenix Coffee changed the way it worked. One store temporarily shut down, and four others transitioned to takeout only. Its employees, like many of […]
Read More >Co-op Conversions “Best Bet for Cultural Preservation
Last year, the disruptions of COVID-19, skyrocketing rents, and boomer owners opting to retire led to the demise of some of Austin’s most beloved businesses. The Austin Cooperative Business Association […]
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The American Rescue Plan Makes Big Changes to Healthcare – Here’s What You Need to Know
The latest COVID-19 stimulus bill (American Rescue Plan), signed by President Joe Biden on Thursday, March 11, has expanded eligibility for premium subsidies for people who receive health insurance through […]
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The USFWC’s statement in support of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
We are deeply saddened, hurt, and outraged by the recent shootings of 8 people including 6 Asian Americans in Atlanta and the upward trend in racist violence towards the Asian […]
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What your worker cooperative needs to know about the American Rescue Plan
The American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law in early March, includes important provisions that all worker cooperatives and small businesses should know about. Through the advocacy of the […]
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Is your cooperative entitled to a refund for retaining employees? Find out.
Did you have payroll expenses last year? Will you have payroll expenses first or second quarter of 2021? Was your company struggling during the pandemic and is it continuing to […]
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Historic Freeze in Texas Is Especially Dangerous to Vulnerable Populations / Helada histórica es especialmente peligrosa para poblaciones vulnerables
This is a re-posting of a press release from member organization Living Hope Wheelchair Association in Houston, Texas. We know that crises like the snowstorms in Texas hit everyone hard, […]
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Santa Clara officially announced their Worker Cooperative Initiative
by Kirk Vartan, worker owner at A Slice of New York, USFWC member On January 29, 2021, the City of Santa Clara officially announced their Worker Cooperative Initiative around […]
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Co-ops Not Cops: A Conversation about the Impact of Co-ops in Abolition Work
A conversation on the impact of co-ops in abolition work organized by the Grassroots Economic Organizing (GEO). Panelists *Morning Star Gali – Project Director for Restoring Justice for Indigenous Peoples, […]
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Worker Co-op Advocacy Updates Q4 2020
Para Español, haga clic aquí 2020 required action in all ways: financial and technical assistance for our worker co-ops, education for the government and finance providers, and direct advocacy […]
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2020 Cooperative and Cooperative of the Year Recognitions
Every year, we celebrate members of the USFWC. 2020 had no shortage of challenges and USFWC family rose to the challenge. From starting new cooperatives to meet new and urgent […]
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Vote for your 2020 Regional Representative of the USFWC Board
USFWC members, your nominations for Regional Representatives to the USFWC board are in! Now it’s time to vote. Click here to meet the board candidates and hear their candidacy statements. […]
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Enrollment for the USFWC Worker Benefits Program is now open
The USFWC Worker Benefits Program has officially opened for enrollment! December 9th is the deadline for your workplace to enroll. You do not need to be a worker co-op […]
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Rest in Power, Elandria Williams
Photo Credit to the New Economy Coalition. Rest in Power, Elandria Williams The cooperative community has lost a tremendous spirit this week with the passing of Elandria Williams, a visionary […]
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Recording | Accident and Disability Insurance Webinar
Para español, continue hacia abajo. Slide deck here About the webinar: The health and well-being of workers is central to the work of the USFWC. This year, we are proud […]
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Recording | Dental and Vision Insurance for USFWC Members
Para español, continue hacia abajo. Slide deck here About the webinar: 2021 Open enrollment for the USFWC’s national dental and vision insurance program is coming, starting October 1, and is […]
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Nominations are open for the USFWC Regional Board Directors
Para español, haga clic aquí Did you know that the USFWC board strategically represents regions across the country? Each year, the USFWC hosts an annual election for the Board of […]
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