Attention USFWC Members! The Board recently approved an update the dues floors across USFWC membership classes. Below are the changes to expect, taking effect February 1st, 2026. Why? The previous […]
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Cooperative Principles in Action: How Midwest co-ops train each other at MadWorc’s Regional Rendezvous
“What is it that traditional companies withhold from each other, that we don’t have to?” This question, posed by Andy Bowling from comp.coop, was answered by a resounding chorus at […]
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2025 International Year of Cooperatives: What We Accomplished Together
How the USFWC used a global spotlight to advance worker ownership—from the United Nations to local policy wins The 2025 International Year of Cooperatives is coming to a close. The […]
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Support Black-led co-ops
“Having access to the Co-op Clinic has been incredibly meaningful for us. We want to acknowledge how much we’ve grown through the technical assistance we’ve received.” Those are USFWC member […]
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Member Council and Peer Network End of Year Update
Our Member Councils and Peer Networks are shaping the future of the worker co-op movement in the U.S. Here are the latest highlights from some of our Councils & Networks: The Union Co-ops Council […]
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Our Now: 2024 Impact Report
The U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives (USFWC) is excited to release our 2024 Impact Report. The report is full of stories, program updates, and data that show how our stewardship […]
Read More >Maru Bautista And Aaron Dawson Join USFWC Leadership
Maru Bautista And Aaron Dawson Join USFWC Leadership The Seasoned Cooperators Bring Extensive Field Experience to the Newly Created Leadership Positions of Deputy Director and Director of Operations and Finance […]
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Support legislation to broaden access to key SBA lending programs
Representatives Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) and Monica McIver (D-NJ) of the House Small Business Committee are set to reintroduce the […]
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Union Co-ops Council recommends co-ops take a “labor neutrality” stance
The Union Co-op Council is recommending co-ops take a “labor neutrality” stance: committing to respect the rights of their workers to organize a labor union if they choose to. For […]
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Congratulations to Magic Broom Co-op for Keep DC SAFE Award
This month, USFWC member Magic Broom Co-op will be presented with the Innovation Award by DC SAFE in honor of their mission and co-op model to empower Hispanic women workers […]
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Welcome to Co-op Month – Check out this magazine dedicated to Philly Co-ops
This post is written by Corey Reidy, Co-op Development Director at the Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance, a member of the USFWC. Co-op Month is here! On October 1, Grid Magazine […]
Read More >USFWC: Meet Your New Board Members
USFWC: Meet Your New Board Members We are excited to announce the 2025 USFWC Board of Directors Elections results. Joining the board for the 2025-2026 term are Lila Arnaud of […]
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Midwest Worker Cooperative Conference Declares Solidarity with Immigrants and People Facing Housing Insecurity
DATE: September 23, 2025 Contacts:Rebecca Kemble | MadWorCrebecca@renaissanceresourcesllc.com | (608) 347-8097PJ Chamberlain | MadWorCcoordinator@madworc.coop | (608) 774-1989Ladan Yusuf | Defend Glendale & Public Housing Coalition defendglendale@gmail.com | (612) 361-7924 Midwest Worker Cooperative Conference Declares Solidarity […]
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The School for Democratic Management at DAWI Launches New Online Learning Platform
August 05, 2025 The School for Democratic Management at DAWI has officially launched a new online learning platform designed to strengthen democratic practices in worker-owned businesses and democratic workplaces. This […]
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Regional Rendezvous 2025: The Nature of Cooperatives Takes Place Sept. 19th & 20th in Madison
MadWorC is hosting their 2025 Regional Rendezvous for worker cooperatives in Madison, Wisconsin on September 19th and 20th. Featuring two days of sessions on climate change, resilience in our co-ops, […]
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2025 Union Co-op Symposium, Honoring the Year of the Cooperative
The 7th Union Co-op Symposium, Honoring the Year of the Cooperative October 17–18, 2025 | Cincinnati, Ohio Theme: From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Building a Stronger Community In a moment when […]
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Repaired Nations Announces the 7th Annual Black Solidarity Cooperative Conference in Oakland, CA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Repaired Nations Announces the 7th Annual Black Solidarity Cooperative Conference in Oakland, CA Oakland, CA — October 10–11, 2025 — Repaired Nations is proud to host the […]
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Advocacy Alert: Rural Co-op Development Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity Released
On September 4, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the FY 2025 Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) Request for Applications (RFA). The program provides a total of $5.8 million […]
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Five questions with “Worker Co-ops of the World Unite!” poster artist Camila Tapia
Five questions with “Worker Co-ops of the World Unite!” poster artist Camila Tapia In this blog, we share a short interview with Camila Tapia, the artist behind our new poster, […]
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