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July 2019

Webinar: USFWC Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities

Posted on July 31, 2019August 1, 2019

This session is presented in English. Este webinar se presentó en inglés. USFWC Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities is a fundamental board training that covers the governance obligations and fiduciary […]

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85,000 Jobs Could Be Lost in Connecticut, With More Across the Nation, Unless We Act

Posted on July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

Democratic employee-ownership allows those who know the business best to keep it running and enjoy its rewards: the employees. Second, conversion to democratic employee-ownership can occur smoothly. Full conversions need […]

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Worker-owned domestic cleaning businesses are gearing up for a massive expansion

Posted on July 17, 2019July 17, 2019

For domestic workers like home cleaners, having a job often does not guarantee bringing in enough wages to get by. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, home cleaners earn just around $11 […]

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How can co-ops help workers in the gig economy?

Posted on July 17, 2019July 17, 2019

Faced with continuing automation and digitisation, the world of work is experiencing drastic changes. Some studies predict 45%-60% of all workers in Europe could see themselves replaced by automation before […]

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Santa Clara City Council supports worker cooperatives

Posted on July 17, 2019July 17, 2019

  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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It’s time to participate – apply to join the USFWC Board / Unase a la mesa directiva de la USFWC

Posted on July 16, 2019July 17, 2019

Para español, continue hacia abajo Each year, the USFWC hosts an annual election for the Board of Directors. In 2019, we will be electing At-Large Directors. Why Run For The […]

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Workers rising: The push for city-supported worker coops is taking hold in these Bay Area cities

Posted on July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

When Rendell “Ren” Boguiren got a job in college at a South Bay pizzeria, he wasn’t expecting it would become a career. Now, as a part-owner in the business, he […]

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$100,000 dedicated to worker cooperative development in Berkeley

Posted on July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

The USFWC congratulates the Sustainable Economies Law Center and the Bay Area worker co-op community for their policy and advocacy efforts in Berkeley following the Berkeley City Council’s historic vote on […]

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Roots and Remedies recap from Cat Murcek, owner at Samamkaya Yoga and Scoliosis Collective

Posted on July 13, 2019July 13, 2020

In July 2019, Cat Murcek, worker owner at Samamkaya Yoga and Scoliosis Collective attended the Roots and Remedies conference on behalf of the USFWC. At this year’s Roots & Remedies […]

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