Funds for the Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program have not been released (typically applications open in early June). This program is one of the main reasons the worker cooperative […]
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Nonprofit Quarterly: What’s Next? Why Co-ops Are Essential in the Fight for Democracy
In his piece for Nonprofit Quarterly, USFWC Executive Director Esteban Kelly lays out a strategy for how social and cooperative movements can invest in worker co-ops to build economic power. […]
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Call to action: Demand that the Department of Labor preserves fair labor standards for domestic workers
The Department of Labor recently released a proposed rule which would permanently strip fair labor standards protections from home care workers, and is already taking actions to remove enforcement of […]
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Momentum Builds: Cities Declare 2025 The Year Of Co-Ops
Cooperators are leveraging the U.N.’s spotlight on cooperatives to begin or expand regional commitment to worker cooperative enterprises. Olympia, WA has declared 2025 the Year of Cooperatives, joining five other […]
Read More >Next Economy MBA is starting up again soon – Early Bird Rate through August 11
Registration is now open for the fall cohort of the Next Economy MBA, launching on September 30th, 2025! The Next Economy MBA is most impactful for: Current or aspiring entrepreneurs with […]
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It’s Here: “Worker Co-ops of the World Unite!” Poster for Monthly Donors
I am very excited to reveal the limited edition poster “Worker Co-ops of the World Unite!”, available exclusively for new monthly sustainers* this campaign. Designed by cooperative artist Camila Tapia-Guilliams, […]
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Member Council and Peer Network Updates – July 2025
Our Member Councils and 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 & Networks: At our last general […]
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Participate now in the 2025 Enterprise Census of Worker Cooperatives and Democratic Workplaces
We invite you to participate in the 2025 Enterprise Census of Worker Cooperatives and Democratic Workplaces—the only national survey tracking the trends and growth of enterprises using workplace democracy to transform […]
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2025 International Tours this fall: Cooperatives in Cuba and Honduras
The U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives is proud to co-sponsor two cooperative exploration tours from Human Agenda this fall: Cooperatives & 10 Best Practices in Cuba Human Agenda Emulation Tour […]
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Federal Cuts Hit Co-op Funding—Help USFWC Members Fight Back
Federal spending has been slashed, and funding destined for cooperatives and cooperative development is no exception. The full ripple effect is still unfolding. But it is clear the worker cooperative […]
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Kelly Urges UN to Recognize Cooperatives as Key Actors in a Fair, Sustainable Future
USFWC Director Calls On United Nations to Explicitly Recognize Cooperatives in the World Social Summit Declaration Full remarks delivered by Esteban Kelly, Executive Director of the U.S. Federation of Worker […]
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USFWC was built for this moment
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has slashed federal spending. We estimate that $30-$50 million in funding for cooperative development has been cut so far this year. The full ripple […]
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Three reasons to be a Sustainer (plus a gift poster!)
I’m Maria, I’m the Development Director at USFWC. I’ve been in this position for just over a year. In that time, I’ve been able to meet quite a few of […]
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National survey reveals strong consumer support for cooperatives
A new national survey conducted by the leading polling firm Big Village on behalf of NCBA CLUSA reveals strong consumer support for cooperatives, with a majority of Americans recognizing the […]
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Member Council and Peer Network Updates – May 2025
Our Member Councils and 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 & Networks: The Union Co-ops Council […]
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Funding the WORK Act: how you can take action
As Congress deliberates the budget for FY2026, there’s still time to advocate for funds to be appropriated for the WORK Act. The legislation, passed in 2022, authorized $50 million over five […]
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In solidarity with REI union workers, co-op members successfully reject the appointed board nominees
On May 8th, following the “Vote No” campaign led by the REI union, REI announced that all of its unopposed candidates running to serve on its Board of Directors had […]
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This May Day, help us build worker-owned power
On International Workers Day, we honor a global legacy of worker struggle—one that includes worker co-ops. May Day is a day of celebration and defiance across the globe. For centuries, […]
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2025 USFWC Board Nominations Are Now Open
Lead the USFWC’s mission to build a thriving ecosystem for worker cooperatives and their leaders. Run for the USFWC Board of Directors. Nominations for the USFWC Board of Directors are […]
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Highlights from our Member Councils and Peer Networks – April 2025
Our Member Councils and 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 & Networks: Union Co-ops Council – […]
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