This webinar is presented through our Co-op Clinic program Watch this recording featuring Jim Johnson, one of our experienced Co-op Clinic Advisors, for a workshop on co-op conversions – during […]
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Policy and Advocacy Council September 2019 update
The September convening of the USFWC’s Policy and Advocacy Council was jam-packed. Here’s a few updates from our meeting full of old and new attendees: Santa Clara City Council is […]
Read More >The Congressional Cooperative Business Caucus is back in business
NCBA CLUSA re-establishes bipartisan Congressional Cooperative Business Caucus in the 116th Congress Thanks to the diligent work of our partners at NCBA CLUSA and many of our members and partners, […]
Read More >It’s almost Open Enrollment time – is your workplace prepared?
We developed the USFWC health-related benefits plan because it’s too hard for cooperatives to get a good dental and vision plans that don’t have hidden terms and surprise costs. Our […]
Read More >Coming up in 2020: International Tours with Human Agenda
The USFWC is excited to be co-hosting two international tours in 2020 with our member organization Human Agenda. USFWC members receive discounts for these trips, make sure to take advantage […]
Read More >Union Co-ops Council September 2019 Update
The Union Co-ops Council met on Friday, September 13th for our regular monthly meeting. As usual, we had a strong group of attendees from across the country — here’s a […]
Read More >Help us build support for a Congressional hearing on SBA’s disappointing report
Recently the Small Business Administration released a report on financing alternatives that does not fulfill Congress’s directive in Main Street Employee Ownership Act (MSEOA). The USFWC has worked with our […]
Read More >Together we count! There’s still time to participate in the Worker Co-op Census
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 […]
Read More >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 […]
Read More >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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