by Denise Hernandez, worker owner at Cooperative Home Care Associates and board director of the USFWC On Valentine’s Day, 1199 SEIU labor union and NY Caring Majority organized a rally […]
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Solidarity with Ukraine Cooperatives: Cooperative Development Foundation Disaster Recovery Fund
While Russia’s violent invasion of Ukraine continues to escalate, forcing civilians into the midst of a war zone, Ukraine’s cooperative businesses need support providing for their members and others in […]
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WATCH: Worker Co-op Policy Pulse, Feb 2022
Lea esta entrada en español aquí Policy and advocacy work in the worker cooperative ecosystem is busier than ever. While the Policy and Advocacy Council meets twice a month, we know that not […]
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Co-ops and Labor Unions Work Hand in Hand: USFWC Supports REI Workers’ Right to Unionize
The U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives celebrates the workers at the REI co-op location in New York City who have announced their intention to form a union with the Retail […]
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COVID Prevention: Latest Updates from the Worker Benefits Program
Para leer este artículo en español, haga clic aquí COVID-19 cases are higher than they have ever been in the United States. We know this is a really challenging time […]
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Capital for Cooperatives Act introduced in the House
Congress is rounding out 2021 with a cooperative highlight. On Tuesday, December 22, 2021, Colorado’s Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-2) introduced the Capital for Cooperatives Act in the House. This bill […]
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#InvestInCoops for a more just 2022 – Donate to the USFWC
As a membership organization that heavily relies on member dues and donations to bring our programming to life, we are so thankful for all the support we’ve received throughout the […]
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Welcome to our newly-elected At-Large Board directors
Lea esta publicación en español Thank you to all our voting members who exercised their right and responsibility to elect an outstanding group of cooperators to the USFWC Board. We’d […]
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Congratulations to our 2021 Worker Co-op Award winners!
Congratulations to our 2021 Worker Co-op Award winners! Para ver esta publicación en español haga clic aquí As a part of our multi-day virtual conference convening Worker Co-op Week, […]
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5 important numbers know about the USFWC Worker Benefits Program
It’s open enrollment time at the USFWC, which means now is the time to select next year’s health-related benefits for yourself and your colleagues. The USFWC Worker Benefits Program is […]
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Our 2020 Annual Report is now available
2020 was a challenging yet illuminating year for our cooperative community. From the global pandemic and financial crisis to mass uprisings to defend Black Life, we were reminded more than […]
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Meet the 2021 Worker Ownership State Advocacy Fellows
Para español, haga clic aquí The USFWC is proud to announce its inaugural cohort of fellows for the Worker Ownership State Advocacy Fellowship! The Worker Ownership State Advocacy (WOSA) Fellowship […]
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Online voting for the Board has been extended to October 17th!
Para español haga clic aquí USFWC members, it’s time to exercise your right and responsibility to elect the next round of At-Large Representatives to the Board of Directors. This year, […]
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The House Small Business Committee passes $500 million Co-op Lending Pilot Program
Para español, haga clíc aquí On Thursday, September 9, the House Small Business Committee passed a $25 billion bill that would provide funding and assistance to small businesses, including a […]
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Worker Co-op Week is taking place Nov. 3-5th – Submit a session application
SAVE THE DATES! Worker Co-op Week is taking place November 3-5th, 2021. Para español haga clic aquí The COVID-19 pandemic has distanced worker co-ops from each other and their […]
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Strengthen the Worker Co-op Movement in the U.S. — donate to the USFWC!
Lea esta publicación en español The worker co-op movement is gaining momentum fast as many realize that after COVID-19, we can’t rely on a profit-centered economy if we want our […]
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The USFWC Supports Downtown Crenshaw Rising in its bid to purchase the Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw Plaza Mall
As the national grassroots membership organization for worker cooperatives and democratic workplaces in the U.S., we know that economic anchors such as the former Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw Plaza Mall are key […]
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Hearing on Massachusetts legislation on worker cooperatives, H.2021 and H.2059
Para español, haga clic aquí It is time again for a hearing on worker cooperatives in Massachusetts! As we have shared before, the Coalition for Worker Ownership and Power (COWOP) has […]
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The USFWC applauds Rep. Adam Smith and Sen. Amy Klobuchar on their introduction of the Emergency Economic and Workforce System Resiliency Act
Para español, haga clic aquí On July 16, 2021 Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) reintroduced the Emergency Economic and Workforce System Resiliency Act, which will provide new funding to state and […]
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The USFWC is taking a slowdown this summer
Para Español, haga clic aquí Like so many people, our staff has been challenged to the max by COVID-19. From supporting rapid-response work and mutual aid at the outset of […]
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