The Worker-Owned Recovery California (WORC) Coalition needs your help in asking the State of California to invest in employee ownership! In 2022, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 1407, […]
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The National Worker Cooperative Development and Support Act shines a light on strong, high-road cooperative jobs with federal agencies
The USFWC applauds Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY-16), and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12) on the introduction of the National Worker Cooperative Development and Support Act (HR 7721), […]
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Coalition for Worker Ownership and Power hosts successful advocacy day in Massachussetts
The Coalition for Worker Ownership and Power hosted a beautiful Advocacy Day at the State House with 29 advocates for Worker Ownership talking with their legislators! COWOP had 50+ in-person […]
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Let’s make sure the Chief of the DOL’s Division of Employee Ownership is a cooperator
The Worker Ownership and Readiness and Knowledge Act (WORK Act) passed last year, creating the Division of Employee Ownership at the Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL is currently putting the […]
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The Corporate Transparency Act and what it means to your worker co-op
Para leer español, haga clic aquí Alerts (last updated 12/9/2024) Businesses are not currently required to register through the Beneficial Owner Information / Corporate Transparency Act program. We advise businesses […]
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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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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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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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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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Take action now to advocate for equitable co-op financing
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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Protected: Advocate for Equitable Cooperative Financing by Submitting Public Comments: SBA Proposed Rule on 7(a) Lending Programs and CDFI Proposed Target Market Assessment
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Tell Congress and the SBA to support worker ownership
On December 6, 2022, the Committee on Small Business’s Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations will hold a hybrid hearing titled: “Building Sustainable Businesses through Employee Ownership at SBA.” Led […]
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Small Business Committee to hold a hearing on employee ownership 12/6
The Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations will hold a hybrid hearing titled: “Building Sustainable Businesses through Employee Ownership at SBA.” The hearing is scheduled to […]
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Two federal bills introduced to expand access to SBA programs for worker owned businesses
The USFWC applauds Rep. Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Phillips (D-MN) for introducing two important bills that fulfill the intentions of the Main Street Employee Ownership Act (MSEOA). In 2018 the […]
Read More >Apply now for the 2022-2023 Worker Ownership State Advocacy Fellowship
The Worker Ownership State Advocacy Fellowship (WOSA) is a program of the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives that equips and supports worker owners as advocates and spokespeople for worker co-op […]
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Policy Roundtables are coming up!
Para leer esta entrada en español, haga clic aquí In the coming months, we will continue our roundtables to gather feedback on the USFWC’s policy position on a topics relevant […]
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