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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Advocacy Alert: Show your support for Washington State’s Employee Ownership Center
On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Governor Inslee signed into law SB 5096, expanding employee ownership in Washington State. This bipartisan legislation is among the most ambitious state employee ownership legislation […]
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Treasury Department announces interim final rule, ending registration requirement for businesses incorporated in the U.S.
On March 21, the Treasury Department announced an interim final rule that all entities created in the United States and their beneficial owners are now exempt from the requirement to report beneficial […]
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Representatives Valadao and Riley Introduce the Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act
Originally posted on ncbaclusa.coop On March 6, 2025, Representatives David Valadao (R-CA-22) and Josh Riley (D-NY-19) announced the introduction of the Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act. The bill will help […]
Read More >Highlights from our Member Councils and Peer Networks – March 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 […]
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Treasury Department Announces Suspension of Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Against U.S. Citizens and Domestic Reporting Companies
On March 2, the Treasury Department announced the suspension of enforcement of the Corporate Transparency (CTA) against U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies, and that the Treasury Department will further […]
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Starting March 25th – LIFT Economy’s Next Economy MBA Cohort!
What would an MBA look like for leaders who want to create a racially just, regenerative, and inclusive economy for all life? The NextEconomy MBA from our friends Lift Eonomy […]
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Philadelphia declares 2025 the Year of the Cooperative
It is official! 2025 is the Year of the Cooperative in Philadelphia, the first US city to sign onto the UN’s resolution for 2025 to be the International Year of […]
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International Year of the Co-op Book Club
To celebrate the International Year of the Co-op, the COWOP Coalition and friends are reading selected chapters of The Routledge Handbook of Cooperative Economics and Management, edited by Jerome Nikolai […]
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