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WORK Act signed into law, authorizing $50M toward worker ownership

Posted on February 1, 2023November 3, 2023

Lea esta entrada en español aquí  The USFWC applauds Congress and President Biden on passing the Worker Ownership and Readiness and Knowledge Act, co-sponsored by Senator Sanders (D-VT) and Senator Moran […]

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USFWC starts 2023 with all-POC Board of Directors

Posted on January 20, 2023February 9, 2023

Para leer esta entrada en español haga clic aquí It’s a historic first for the national grassroots membership organization for worker cooperatives The U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives is beginning 2023 […]

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Tell SBA to support co-ops through their loan guarantee programs!

Posted on December 27, 2022December 27, 2022

The federal government is currently updating regulations for programs across several departments, including a few which address access to financing for cooperatives. The USFWC has worked with partners to articulate and […]

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Acknowledging Anna Boyer, USFWC’s Longest-Serving Board Member

Posted on December 22, 2022December 28, 2022

For 12 years, Anna provided balanced leadership to the USFWC Board of Directors Lea este artículo en español aquí If leadership styles were animals, Anna Boyer’s would be a bear […]

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Senate moves to pass bill that would appropriate $50m toward worker ownership

Posted on December 20, 2022December 25, 2022

Update: The Senate and House have passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which will be signed into law soon! The Senate is taking steps toward passing a nearly $1.7 […]

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Take action now to advocate for equitable co-op financing 

Posted on December 15, 2022December 15, 2022

The federal government is currently updating regulations for programs across several departments, including a few which address access to financing for cooperatives. The USFWC has worked with partners to articulate and […]

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A photo of a group of around 25 cooperators with surgical masks on with their arms extended in an indoor room, drawings of snowflakes and text that reads "we're growing as a bilingual membership organization , serving more spanish-speaking worker-owners building co-ops across the country. Pictured: 2022 worker co-op conference, spanish-language track session . Help us continue the transition to a just solidarity economy in 2023 - support the worker co-op movement by donating to the USFWC!

What We Accomplished Together This Year

Posted on December 15, 2022December 15, 2022

Donate today to support the longevity of this important work Haga clic aquí para leer este artículo en español As 2022 closes, we’re reflecting on the ways our national organization […]

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The Co-op Academies Peer Network is here!

Posted on December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

Highlights from our Member Councils and Peer Networks – December 2022  Haga clic aquí para leer esta entrada en español    Through Member Councils and Peer Networks, USFWC members are […]

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Tell Congress and the SBA to support worker ownership

Posted on December 8, 2022December 8, 2022

On December 6, 2022, the Committee on Small Business’s Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations will hold a hybrid hearing titled: “Building Sustainable Businesses through Employee Ownership at SBA.” Led […]

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Small Business Committee to hold a hearing on employee ownership 12/6

Posted on November 30, 2022December 6, 2022

The Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations will hold a hybrid hearing titled: “Building Sustainable Businesses through Employee Ownership at SBA.” The hearing is scheduled to […]

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Two federal bills introduced to expand access to SBA programs for worker owned businesses

Posted on November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

The USFWC applauds Rep. Velázquez  (D-NY)  and Rep. Phillips (D-MN) for introducing two important bills that fulfill the intentions of the Main Street Employee Ownership Act (MSEOA).  In 2018 the […]

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Highlights from our Member Councils and Peer Networks – November 2022

Posted on November 16, 2022November 16, 2022

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 […]

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Announcing USFWC’s New Board Members

Posted on October 26, 2022November 2, 2022

Para leer este anuncio en español haga clic aquí. Welcome to our newly-elected regional representatives It gives us great pleasure to announce the final results of the elections for regional […]

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CHCA hosts Bronx Fair Pay for Home Care event to celebrate advocacy initiative

Posted on October 19, 2022November 2, 2022

On Saturday, October 8, 2022, CHCA hosted a Bronx Fair Pay for Home Care Luncheon. The event was in appreciation for those involved in advocating for higher wages for Home […]

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Governor Newsom Signs Ground-Breaking Law Giving Workers a Chance to Become Owners

Posted on October 18, 2022October 18, 2022

Legislation builds upon California’s leadership in supporting small businesses & workers The U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives applauds Governor Newsom for signing Senate Bill 1407 (Becker D-Menlo Park), the California […]

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Season of Change: Celebrating Departing Staff and Welcoming New Team Members

Posted on October 13, 2022October 26, 2022

Para leer esta entrada en español haga clic aquí Staff changes reflect growth in USFWC member-facing work Fall is here, a time of transition where leaves change colors, winds blow […]

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2023 Open Enrollment for Worker Benefits Has Begun!

Posted on October 6, 2022October 6, 2022

Para leer esta entrada en español haga clic aquí  More options, new resources, lower rates, same Worker Benefits Program 2023 is bringing some exciting changes to the Worker Benefits Program […]

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The 2022 Worker Co-op Conference is in the books!

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022

Para leer esta entrada en español haga clic aquí The 2022 Worker Co-op Conference created some much-needed space for our movement to gather, connect, and learn alongside each other. Our […]

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Congratulations to the 2022 Worker Co-ops and Cooperators of the Year!

Posted on October 5, 2022October 13, 2022

Para ver esta publicación en español haga clic aquí As a part of our national Worker Co-op Conference convening in Philadelphia on September 9th and 10th, we recognized some outstanding worker […]

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Cast your ballot today for the 2022 Regional Board Elections

Posted on September 22, 2022October 5, 2022

Haga clic aquí para leer esta entrada en español  Did you know that the USFWC board strategically represents regions across the country? Each year, the USFWC hosts an annual election […]

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