In this moment of crisis, worker cooperatives are a reliable, proven solution to address loss of jobs as well as income inequality. COVID-19 has devastated the small business community, and […]
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Rest in Power, Elandria Williams
Photo Credit to the New Economy Coalition. Rest in Power, Elandria Williams The cooperative community has lost a tremendous spirit this week with the passing of Elandria Williams, a visionary […]
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Watch this Workers Cooperative Town Hall with Rep. Ro Khanna
Click here to watch the recording Recorded on Facebook Live on Sept 16th, this is a roundtable event to discuss how worker cooperatives can provide a viable alternative for baby […]
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#CoopsVote: How your co-op can help turn out the vote
Para español, haga clic aquí The November elections are less than 50 days away. Like most things in 2020, the election will look very different this year, but the need […]
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Watch the Keynote sessions from the Worker Co-op Conference
Para Español, haga clic aquí Day 1 Keynote with Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis, featuring comments from Representative Rashida Tlaib, NYC Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal, and Senator Bernie Sanders. […]
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#CoopsVote – this November, show your co-op spirit and make sure to vote
Para español, haga clic aquí The November elections are less than 100 days away. Like most things in 2020, the election will look very different this year, but the need […]
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Recording: Co-op Hour Mutual Aid Series: Concern for our communities means nobody left behind
Para español, haga clic aquí In the last months, communities all over the world have organized mutual aid strategies like food banks, financial aid, house occupations to name some. These […]
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Co-op Hour Mutual Aid Series: Caring For & Educating Our Children
Para español, haga clic aqui Panelists / Presentatores: Teresa Mansell / Childspace Naomi Alexis / It Takes A City NY Ellen Vera / Co-op Cincy’s CareShare Hear from worker cooperative […]
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Inside a Philadelphia – Baltimore Green New Deal Tour
Executive Director Esteban joined policy makers, community organizers, and elected officials in an inter-city exchange between Philadelphia and Baltimore (hosted outdoors and distanced in Baltimore). Together, about 25 participants (half […]
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Co-op Hour Series: Communities Stepping Up
Para español, haga clic aquí Hear from worker cooperative voices what it takes to create sustainable solutions to a perennial economic crisis that works just for the 1%. For […]
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FREE Registration is now open for The Worker Co-op Conference, September 10-11
Para español, haga clic aquí 2020 is a year that demands action. We have seen cooperators meet this moment of economic, health, and social crisis head-on—prioritizing worker and community needs, […]
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Nominations are open for the USFWC Regional Board Directors
Para español, haga clic aquí Did you know that the USFWC board strategically represents regions across the country? Each year, the USFWC hosts an annual election for the Board of […]
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Recording | Understanding healthcare options for your co-op
Para español, continue hacia abajo. Slide deck here About the webinar: We’re introducing new options in the worker benefits program to make it easier for worker coops to access health […]
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Congress votes to extend PPP deadline to August 8
On June 30, with hours remaining before the Paycheck Protection Program application was set to close, the U.S. Senate passed a measure to extend the program deadline to August 8. […]
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CICOPA General Assembly
Para español, haga clíc aquí Since the ICA Congress in Seoul, Korea, has been postponed to next year, the 2020 CICOPA General Assembly won’t be able to gather physically, however […]
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There’s a new, easier forgiveness application for the PPP loan
On June 17th, The U.S. Small Business Administration created a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application, in addition to revising the full forgiveness application. The new EZ […]
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Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. Here’s what you need to know.
Para obtener información sobre el Programa de Protección de Pago en Español, haga clic aquí y mande un correo a membership@usworker.coop. Important note: the guidelines for the Paycheck Protection Program […]
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In Support of Black lives
Para Español, haga clic aqui Today, there must be action for justice. To all Black people: we see you, we love you, and we stand in solidarity with you. We […]
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Everything Co-op Radio Show: Worker Co-op COVID-19 Response featuring Comms Director Mo Manklang
On the Everything Co-op show, Communications Director Mo Manklang discusses member support and policy work to face the pandemic and navigate financial relief. Learn how worker co-ops are organizing to […]
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Help us to #MeetTheChallenge and reach our $25k matching gift goal
para Español, haga clíc aguí Over the last several years, worker-owned business has gained popularity as a solution for building skills and wealth, and has attracted support from both sides […]
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