On September 12, 2023, Supervisor Holly Mitchell motioned to launch a “Worker Ownership Initiative” to Build Wealth, Retain Quality Jobs, and Stabilize Businesses in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles […]
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Highlights from our Member Councils and Peer Networks – September 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 peer learning and conversation. Here […]
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Hot Off the Presses — It’s the 2021-2022 USFWC Annual Report!
We are excited to share with USFWC members the just-released 2021-2022 USFWC Annual Report. The report is packed with two years worth of the wins, milestones and innovations we achieved […]
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August 2023 Worker Co-op Policy Pulse
Recorded August 23, 2023 The Worker Co-op Policy Pulse is a quarterly, bilingual (English/Spanish) space for you to hear advocacy updates from the USFWC network. You will learn about advances […]
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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
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 […]
Read More >USFWC Welcomes New Staff Union: “Federation Workers United”
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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