Para leer español, haga clic aquí Alerts (last updated 03/25/2024) On March 21, the Treasury Department announced an interim final rule that all entities created in the United States and […]
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Worker Cooperative Policy Pulse – November 2023
The Worker Co-op Policy Pulse is a quarterly, bilingual (English/Spanish) space to hear advocacy updates from the USFWC network. You will learn about advances made in our advocacy work, new […]
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The USFWC joins The Rising Majority’s call to action to demand a ceasefire and stand in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza
The USFWC powers movements for racial justice and economic democracy. We recognize the intersectionality of this work and the pursuit of liberation and justice for all oppressed people. We believe […]
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USDA’s Interagency Working Group on Cooperatives discusses real estate cooperatives
Coming up on FRIDAY, 9/15 – the USDA’s Interagency Working Group on Cooperatives meets to discuss Real Estate Cooperatives The USDA’s working group focused on cooperative matters is getting to […]
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Los Angeles makes moves to create a Worker Ownership Initiative
On September 12, 2023, Supervisor Holly Mitchell motioned to launch a “Worker Ownership Initiative” to Build Wealth, Retain Quality Jobs, and Stabilize Businesses in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles […]
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August 2023 Worker Co-op Policy Pulse
Recorded August 23, 2023 The Worker Co-op Policy Pulse is a quarterly, bilingual (English/Spanish) space for you to hear advocacy updates from the USFWC network. You will learn about advances […]
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This week on Everything Co-op: Esteban Kelly discusses New Initiatives of the USFWC, and Recent Election as Chair of NCBA CLUSA International’s Board
Tune in to WOL 1450 AM, 95.9 FM, and WOL Live Stream on August 17, 10:30 am ET, for Everything Co-op, hosted by Vernon Oakes. This week Vernon interviews Esteban Kelly, Executive Director for […]
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Colorado passes Employee Ownership Tax Credit Expansion
The USFWC is excited to share yet another win in a series of recent worker ownership legislative successes. House Bill 23-1081, Employee Ownership Tax Credit Expansion, was passed by the […]
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Congress introduces bipartisan, bicameral bill to drive investment in worker ownership
On May 15th, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Senator Van Hollen (D-MD) led the effort to introduce this bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reduce barriers to small business owners who are […]
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Funding Opportunity open for Tech Hubs program
The Economic Development Administration has opened up the funding opportunity for the Tech Hubs program. This is an opportunity for the cooperative development community to help to shape tech and […]
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Ambitious employee ownership legislation signed into law in Washington state.
On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Governor Inslee signed into law SB 5096, expanding employee ownership in Washington State. This bipartisan legislation led by State Senator Mike Padden (R-Spokane) and Senate […]
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EDA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for Regions Impacted by Natural Disasters
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is providing support to those communities impacted by natural disasters in 2021 and 2022. On April 24, 2023, the FY23 EDA Disaster Supplemental Notice of […]
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Next Weds: Info session with worker co-op opportunities in the federal Tech and Innovation Hub Program
The USFWC is excited to share an opportunity to access federal funding and help to shape tech and manufacturing business development strategies across the country. Last year the Chips and […]
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Two easy ways you can ask the state of California to fund the Employee Ownership Hub
Last year, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 1407, the California Employee Ownership Act, which mandates the establishment of the Employee Ownership Hub within the Governor’s Office of Business […]
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Policy Pulse March 2023 – Worker Owner State Advocacy Fellows
In this video, the USFWC’s 2022-2023 Worker Owner State Advocacy Fellows share on their research and projects for the year, in which worker-owners from across the U.S. surveyed fellow cooperators […]
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Update on the USFWC support of Regional Events in 2023
This year the USFWC is exploring new ways to support regional worker co-op ecosystems while our team takes some rest between organizing national conferences. By spotlighting a few grassroots partners, […]
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We Are Proud to Support America’s SBDC and the 7th Annual #SBDCDay on March 15th
The USFWC is proud to support #SBDCDay and the growing network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) who are providing important education and and technical assistance regarding worker cooperatives and […]
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Comment on the Tech Hubs and Recompetes programs by 3/16
The USFWC invites its members and community to provide comment on two important funding opportunities through the federal government: The Tech Hubs Program and the Recompetes Pilot Program. Tech […]
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WORK Act signed into law, authorizing $50M toward worker ownership
Lea esta entrada en español aquí The USFWC applauds Congress and President Biden on passing the Worker Ownership and Readiness and Knowledge Act, co-sponsored by Senator Sanders (D-VT) and Senator Moran […]
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Tell SBA to support co-ops through their loan guarantee programs!
The federal government is currently updating regulations for programs across several departments, including a few which address access to financing for cooperatives. The USFWC has worked with partners to articulate and […]
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