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
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
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
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
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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WORK Act signed into law, authorizing $50M toward worker ownership
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
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!
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
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
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
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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What We Accomplished Together This Year
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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