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Tag Archives: COVID-19

SBA & Treasury announce simpler PPP forgiveness applications for loans less than $50,000

Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020

As the USFWC continues to support the worker co-op community through the COVID-19 crisis, we are keeping tabs on developments from the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding its programs to […]

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Congress votes to extend PPP deadline to August 8

Posted on July 2, 2020July 2, 2020

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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There’s a new, easier forgiveness application for the PPP loan

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

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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USFWC Worker Co-op Support and Solidarity Call – May 12, 2020

Posted on May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

  Recorded May 12, 2020 This call was an opportunity for anyone in the USFWC’s network to come together to share resources and strategies for dealing with the impact of […]

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Letter to the members: our response to COVID-19

Posted on April 22, 2020June 2, 2020

Para español, haga clíc aquí Dear members, In a moment when our national grassroots organization was gaining momentum– strengthening our ability to support the worker co-op movement by growing the […]

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Non-SBA Resources for Hustlers — a Running List.

Posted on April 22, 2020April 22, 2020

If you, your nonprofit, or your business have been negatively impacted by the EIDL & PPP programs running dry or those programs have otherwise not worked for you, please see […]

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Senate passes $484 billion in aid, replenishing the EIDL and PPP. Here’s what you need to know.

Posted on April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

The Senate just passed the new bill, with $484 billion in aid, including funds to replenish small business loan programs. We expect the House to pass the bill on Thursday, […]

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Postponed: Disability and Accident Insurance Open Enrollment

Posted on April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

Read our statement from our Executive Director and Member Benefits Coordinator on postponing Disability and Accident Insurance due to the COVID-19 Crisis: Dear Cooperators, After careful consideration for the needs […]

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The USFWC is calling for a nationwide moratorium on utility shut-offs. Here’s how you can support.

Posted on April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

Over the last few weeks, the USFWC has joined with organizations across the country for a nationwide moratorium on shut-offs. We’ve had exciting progress on this effort, led by Senator […]

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SBA gives the green light for cooperatives in the Paycheck Protection Program

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

Today, the Small Business Administration has published guidelines and opened applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  This was established under the CARES Act, which provides $2 trillion in aid […]

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