Every year the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives and Democracy At Work Institute conduct the Annual Economic Census to study the economic and social benefits of worker cooperatives. We want to invite […]
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Nominations for the Eastern Region Reps are due on September 11th
The USFWC is opening a special window for the second year of the Eastern Regional Representative’s seat. If you nominate yourself or another person, you/they will only serve until the next […]
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Santa Clara City Council supports worker cooperatives
On July 9, the full Santa Clara City Council and City Staff hosted a learning session on worker cooperatives called: Presentation on the Worker Cooperative Business Model. Kirk and Marguerite […]
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It’s time to participate – apply to join the USFWC Board / Unase a la mesa directiva de la USFWC
Para español, continue hacia abajo Each year, the USFWC hosts an annual election for the Board of Directors. In 2019, we will be electing At-Large Directors. Why Run For The […]
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$100,000 dedicated to worker cooperative development in Berkeley
The USFWC congratulates the Sustainable Economies Law Center and the Bay Area worker co-op community for their policy and advocacy efforts in Berkeley following the Berkeley City Council’s historic vote on […]
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#WWCC19Olympia Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended #WWCC19Olympia! We were thrilled to host nearly 60 attendees at the first Western Worker Cooperative Convening in Olympia. More info to come; in the meantime, […]
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Save the Date for the July 20th Western Worker Cooperative Convening in the Bay Area
The U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives and the Network of Bay Area Cooperatives invite you to a day of skill-building and networking for worker co-ops and members of democratic workplaces in the […]
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Worker Coop Farm Peer Network Update May 2019
The Worker Co-op Farm Peer Network met this month to get to know each of the farms in our network on a deeper level, and to start to delve into […]
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Save the Date for the Eastern Conference for Workplace Democracy – Oct 18-20th!
Today, following International Workers’ Day, we’re thinking about the successes of our movements, the power of workers’ solidarity when our grassroots join together, and the road ahead to democratize ownership […]
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Remaking the Economy: The Critical Role of Advocacy
Watch our Executive Director in this new video from Nonprofit Quarterly. What can and should be done to make public policy more conducive to a more democratic economy? That is the […]
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Una Nota Importante / Important Tax filing update for worker-owners
* Continuar in Español * Tax season is in the air, and this year there is a tricky situation regarding the 1099-PATR, if your co-op distributes patronage. We’ve been working with […]
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Devastating fire at the Highlander Research and Education Center
We are deeply saddened to share that our dear friends at Highlander Research and Education Center have experienced a devastating fire at their education center. Knowing that our work must […]
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Register today for the 5/18 Western Worker Co-op Convening in Olympia! ¡Inscríbase para el Encuentro en el Oeste!
The U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives and the Northwest Cooperative Development Center invite you to a day of skill-building and networking for worker co-ops and members of democratic workplaces in the […]
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Berkeley Sets the Bar for Municipal Support of Worker Cooperatives
Last night, Berkeley City Council unanimously adopted a set of recommendations provided by the Sustainable Economies Law Center (Law Center) and a coalition of worker coop members and advocates. In […]
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Worker Co-op Farm Peer Network Update March 2019
The second ever peer network call for farmworker coops was a success! We connected with several farmworker coops from across the US who are looking to create a space for […]
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Co-op Hour Conversions to the Worker Co-op Business Model
Co-op Hour is the USFWC’s bi-monthly online, interactive gathering dedicated to exploring a specific topic within the worker cooperative movement, featuring worker-owners and experts in the field. This video […]
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The USFWC supports the Green New Deal
The future of work in the U.S. depends on responding to the social, economic, and environmental needs of our country and world. The multi-faceted, visionary Green New Deal both combats […]
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Save the Dates for ECWD and WWCC! / ¡Aparta las fechas!
Join us at these upcoming worker co-op conferences and convenings, presented by the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives: EASTERN CONFERENCE FOR WORKPLACE DEMOCRACY Baltimore, Maryland Fall 2019 WESTERN WORKER […]
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A bus accident has claimed the lives of 18 NCBA CLUSA staff members in Uganda
A bus accident has claimed the lives of 18 NCBA CLUSA staff members in Uganda It is with heavy hearts that the USFWC team shares that NCBA CLUSA, the cross-sector […]
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Meet your new Regional Board Directors / Conoce a tus Respresentes Regionales en la Mesa Directiva
Continuar en Español The 2018 USFWC Regional Rep Board of Director election results are in! We thank the membership, the board, and our nominees for participating in one of […]
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