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This week on Everything Co-op: Esteban Kelly discusses New Initiatives of the USFWC, and Recent Election as Chair of NCBA CLUSA International’s Board

Posted on August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

Tune in to WOL 1450 AM, 95.9 FM, and WOL Live Stream on August 17, 10:30 am ET, for Everything Co-op, hosted by Vernon Oakes. This week Vernon interviews Esteban Kelly, Executive Director for […]

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USFWC Welcomes New Staff Union: “Federation Workers United”

Posted on August 14, 2023August 14, 2023

Leer este anuncio en español aquí USFWC Welcomes New Staff Union: “Federation Workers United” Exciting news from the labor front. This summer, staff of the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives […]

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Announcing 2023 Event Scholarships for USFWC Members

Posted on June 15, 2023July 18, 2023

Are you a worker owner looking to build up your skills, or network with cooperators? As we continue to support local events this year, the USFWC is proud to share […]

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Highlights from our Member Councils and Peer Networks – June 2023

Posted on June 12, 2023June 12, 2023

Haga clic aquí para leer esta entrada en español  Our Member Councils and Peer Networks are shaping the future of the worker co-op movement in the U.S. through offers and needs markets, collective education […]

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Colorado passes Employee Ownership Tax Credit Expansion

Posted on June 8, 2023September 12, 2023

The USFWC is excited to share yet another win in a series of recent worker ownership legislative successes. House Bill 23-1081, Employee Ownership Tax Credit Expansion, was passed by the […]

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Board nominations are now open!

Posted on May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

Leer esta publicación en español aquí Are you ready to lead the USFWC’s mission to build a thriving ecosystem for worker cooperatives and their leaders? Run for the USFWC Board […]

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Congress introduces bipartisan, bicameral bill to drive investment in worker ownership

Posted on May 17, 2023May 18, 2023

On May 15th, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Senator Van Hollen (D-MD) led the effort to introduce this bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reduce barriers to small business owners who are […]

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Funding Opportunity open for Tech Hubs program

Posted on May 12, 2023May 12, 2023

The Economic Development Administration has opened up the funding opportunity for the Tech Hubs program. This is an opportunity for the cooperative development community to help to shape tech and […]

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Ambitious employee ownership legislation signed into law in Washington state.

Posted on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Governor Inslee signed into law SB 5096, expanding employee ownership in Washington State. This bipartisan legislation led by State Senator Mike Padden (R-Spokane) and Senate […]

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Highlights from our Member Councils and Peer Networks – May 2023

Posted on May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

Haga clic aquí para leer esta entrada en español  Our Member Councils and Peer Networks are shaping the future of the worker co-op movement in the U.S. through offers and needs markets, collective education […]

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Next Weds: Info session with worker co-op opportunities in the federal Tech and Innovation Hub Program

Posted on April 21, 2023April 21, 2023

The USFWC is excited to share an opportunity to access federal funding and help to shape tech and manufacturing business development strategies across the country. Last year the Chips and […]

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Two easy ways you can ask the state of California to fund the Employee Ownership Hub

Posted on April 12, 2023April 12, 2023

Last year, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 1407, the California Employee Ownership Act, which mandates the establishment of the Employee Ownership Hub within the Governor’s Office of Business […]

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Highlights from our Member Councils and Peer Networks – April 2023

Posted on April 6, 2023April 20, 2023

Haga clic aquí para leer esta entrada en español  Our Member Councils and Peer Networks are shaping the future of the worker co-op movement in the U.S. through offers and needs markets, collective education […]

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Policy Pulse March 2023 – Worker Owner State Advocacy Fellows

Posted on March 23, 2023March 29, 2023

In this video, the USFWC’s 2022-2023 Worker Owner State Advocacy Fellows share on their research and projects for the year, in which worker-owners from across the U.S. surveyed fellow cooperators […]

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Update on the USFWC support of Regional Events in 2023

Posted on March 23, 2023April 20, 2023

This year the USFWC is exploring new ways to support regional worker co-op ecosystems while our team takes some rest between organizing national conferences. By spotlighting  a few grassroots partners, […]

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We Are Proud to Support America’s SBDC and the 7th Annual #SBDCDay on March 15th

Posted on March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

The USFWC is proud to support #SBDCDay and the growing network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) who are providing important education and and technical assistance regarding worker cooperatives and […]

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Comment on the Tech Hubs and Recompetes programs by 3/16

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

The USFWC invites its members and community to provide comment on two important funding opportunities through the federal government: The Tech Hubs Program and the Recompetes Pilot Program.   Tech […]

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Highlights from our Member Councils and Peer Networks – March 2023

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Haga clic aquí para leer esta entrada en español  Our Member Councils and Peer Networks are shaping the future of the worker co-op movement in the U.S. through offers and needs markets, collective education […]

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Skill Up! Co-op Clinic Virtual Summit

Posted on March 1, 2023December 7, 2023

Leer este anuncio en español aquí Missed the summit? Sign up to receive recordings of the summit tracks: Flow Like Water: Worker Co-op Finance 101 Here for it: Building Capacity […]

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Highlights from our Member Councils and Peer Networks – February 2023

Posted on February 8, 2023February 8, 2023

Haga clic aquí para leer esta entrada en español  Our Member Councils and Peer Networks are shaping the future of the worker co-op movement in the U.S. through offers and needs markets, collective education […]

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