How do we set up governance documents for our worker co-ops that reflect our co-op’s values, are understandable and also hold up as a legal document? In this webinar we […]
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Congressman Ro Khanna champions worker cooperatives at town hall
During a town hall on February 21, Congressman Ro Khanna championed worker cooperatives and his federal bill that on worker cooperatives. This bill, which the USFWC staff as well as […]
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Democratic candidates talk worker ownership on the presidential debate stage
At the February 19, 2020 Democratic Debate, Mayor Pete Buttigieg was asked about his stance on Sen. Bernie Sanders’ proposal for employees to control up to 20% of the stake […]
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Video: Learn the latest on the State of Worker Co-ops in the U.S.
Covering six years of business progress, the 2019 Worker Cooperative State of the Sector is a report on worker-owned business in the United States. This report is a co-production of […]
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VIDEO: Watch our E.D. Esteban Kelly talk worker co-ops with “The Squad” U.S. House representatives
Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar on why we need models for economic development that build community wealth and community control, in response to a question from Esteban Kelly of the […]
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NEC releases Policy Toolkit, including worker co-op asks
Our partners at the New Economy Coalition (did you know that we’re members?) released “Pathways to a People’s Economy” developed by a team of NEC member organizations to amplify policy […]
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NCBA Advocacy Update: Administration’s FY21 budget again proposes harsh cuts to cooperative programs
The Trump Administration and the Office of Management and Budget this week released their proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021. Once again, this budget proposes deep cuts to programs with […]
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VIDEO: USFWC Members NCB and South Mountain Company testify before the House Small Business Committee
On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, the House Small Business Committee convened a hearing “Challenges and Benefits of Employee-owned Small Businesses” to discuss the employee ownership model. Members who attended, including […]
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Small Business Committee to host a hearing on Employee Ownership
On Wednesday, February 5, the U.S. House Small Business Committee announced a full committee hearing called “Challenges and Benefits of Employee-owned Small Businesses,” which will take place on Wednesday, February […]
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Recording | Co-op Clinic: Get your worker co-op ready for tax season
It’s tax time – where do we start? This webinar will help businesses to navigate tax season, with an emphasis on the particular needs for worker cooperatives when doing their […]
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Policy and Advocacy Council Strategy Meeting Update January 2020
In 2020, the USFWC’s Policy and Advocacy Council has grown with the increasing policy and advocacy work that is happening across the country. The council will now host two meetings […]
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VIDEO – Co-op Hour: Worker Co-op Farms
Co-op Hour is the USFWC’s online, interactive gathering dedicated to exploring a specific topic within the worker cooperative movement, featuring worker-owners and experts in the field. This Co-op Hour features […]
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Worker Co-op Farm Peer Network Update January 2020
The Worker Co–op Farm Peer Network kicked off the year with a meeting to talk about how we are handling finances on our farms. Our worker co–op farms shared their operating agreements, basic finance structures, and financial […]
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Looking toward 2020 at the USFWC
As we look to 2020 and all the uncertainties that lie ahead, USFWC is hopeful about the future of our movement. That’s because out of the spotlight, worker co-ops have […]
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Our open letter of support for Chilean Workers / Carta de Solidaridad con el Pueblo Chileno
Para español, continue hacia abajo On behalf of the United States Federation of Worker Cooperatives we want to express our heartfelt solidarity with the Chilean people and with TRASOL – […]
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ECWD Press: Fighting Apartheid By Taking Ownership of Land and Time
City residents are fighting a history of exploitation through collective ownership of food, labor, and land, showing that another world is possible. Read more on The Real News Network
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CICOPA Congress statement on peace in Northern Syria
CICOPA Congress statement on peace in Northern Syria Kigali, 13 October 2019 CICOPA, the International organisation of Cooperatives in Industry and Services, meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, on 13 October 2019 […]
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Recording | Co-op Clinic: A Roadmap for Conversions
This webinar is presented through our Co-op Clinic program Watch this recording featuring Jim Johnson, one of our experienced Co-op Clinic Advisors, for a workshop on co-op conversions – during […]
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Policy and Advocacy Council September 2019 update
The September convening of the USFWC’s Policy and Advocacy Council was jam-packed. Here’s a few updates from our meeting full of old and new attendees: Santa Clara City Council is […]
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The Congressional Cooperative Business Caucus is back in business
NCBA CLUSA re-establishes bipartisan Congressional Cooperative Business Caucus in the 116th Congress Thanks to the diligent work of our partners at NCBA CLUSA and many of our members and partners, […]
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