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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Season of Change: Celebrating Departing Staff and Welcoming New Team Members
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!
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 […]
Read More >The 2022 Worker Co-op Conference is in the books!
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 […]
Read More >Congratulations to the 2022 Worker Co-ops and Cooperators of the Year!
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 […]
Read More >Cast your ballot today for the 2022 Regional Board Elections
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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A call for support from Cooperation Jackson
Lea esta entrada en español The USFWC is sharing this call for support from our member Cooperation Jackson, to support people on the ground with little to no access to […]
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The USFWC applauds the spotlight on worker co-ops in the Chips and Science Act
On August 2, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Chips and Science Act (HR 4346), which spotlights the importance of worker ownership and solidifies its role in developing technology […]
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Highlights from our Member Councils & Peer Networks – July 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 needs markets, collective […]
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Union Co-ops gain momentum at the 2022 Labor Notes Conference
At the 2022 Labor Notes conference in Rosemont, Illinois, worker cooperators gathered with 4,000 labor union members and activists from across the country to help unite the rising cooperative and […]
Read More >Apply now for the 2022-2023 Worker Ownership State Advocacy Fellowship
The Worker Ownership State Advocacy Fellowship (WOSA) is a program of the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives that equips and supports worker owners as advocates and spokespeople for worker co-op […]
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Arial Guarco re-elected President of the ICA at the General Assembly in Seville
A new Board of Director was also elected The members of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) have renewed the mandate of Ariel Guarco for the next four years. From a […]
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Nominate for the 2022 Worker Co-op Awards
For years, the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives Worker Co-op Awards has been a ceremony to recognize the worker-owned businesses and worker-owners who are using their collective power to make […]
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Policy Roundtables are coming up!
Para leer esta entrada en español, haga clic aquí In the coming months, we will continue our roundtables to gather feedback on the USFWC’s policy position on a topics relevant […]
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