On Wednesday, 1/13, we delivered our joint letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris asking them to issue an executive order to halt all household utility shutoffs during the […]
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Advocates Fought to Make Co-ops Eligible for Paycheck Protection Loans
2020 was difficult for all small businesses, and particularly for worker cooperatives. Faced with a lack of understanding from the Small Business Administration as well as lenders facilitating the Paycheck […]
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Worker Co-op Advocacy Updates Q4 2020
Para Español, haga clic aquí 2020 required action in all ways: financial and technical assistance for our worker co-ops, education for the government and finance providers, and direct advocacy […]
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Japan passes its first Worker Cooperative Bill since 1978
On December 4, 2020, a Worker Cooperative Bill was passed by the House of Councilors (Diet) in Japan. “We, cooperative workers in Japan, finally got a law of our own! […]
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SBA & Treasury announce simpler PPP forgiveness applications for loans less than $50,000
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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Watch this Workers Cooperative Town Hall with Rep. Ro Khanna
Click here to watch the recording Recorded on Facebook Live on Sept 16th, this is a roundtable event to discuss how worker cooperatives can provide a viable alternative for baby […]
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#CoopsVote – this November, show your co-op spirit and make sure to vote
Para español, haga clic aquí The November elections are less than 100 days away. Like most things in 2020, the election will look very different this year, but the need […]
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Inside a Philadelphia – Baltimore Green New Deal Tour
Executive Director Esteban joined policy makers, community organizers, and elected officials in an inter-city exchange between Philadelphia and Baltimore (hosted outdoors and distanced in Baltimore). Together, about 25 participants (half […]
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Recording: Doing Well By Doing Good in Business: From COVID19 Crisis to Community Wealth-Building
This panel including Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, Jamila Medley of USFWC member the Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance, Beth McConnell of the PA Community Development Center and hosted by PA Representative Chris […]
Read More >Small businesses are struggling. Workers can be the solution.
Whether for those that were spared the worst or those on the edge of survival, the most plausible option for saving businesses and jobs is often an employee buyout. Ideally, […]
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Congress votes to extend PPP deadline to August 8
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
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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Recording | Co-op Clinic: EIDL and PPP Loan Office Hours
June 10 Office Hour: June 17 Office Hour: The USFWC and DAWI hosted two office hour sessions with Kate Sherpe of Wegner CPAs and help to answer questions you may […]
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Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. Here’s what you need to know.
Para obtener información sobre el Programa de Protección de Pago en Español, haga clic aquí y mande un correo a membership@usworker.coop. Important note: the guidelines for the Paycheck Protection Program […]
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Esteban Kelly featured on the Everything Co-op Radio show
David Hincapie, Economic Development Specialist at U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA); John Holdsclaw IV, Senior VP of Corporate Affairs at National Cooperative Bank (NCB); and Esteban Kelly, Executive Director, and […]
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Applying for the EIDL or PPP? Download this guide to share with your lenders and service providers.
Congress has just passed another bill providing $484 billion in relief aid, including $320 billion to replenish small businesses during COVID-19. We know that many lenders and small business development […]
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Senate passes $484 billion in aid, replenishing the EIDL and PPP. Here’s what you need to know.
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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The EIDL and PPP are closed – here’s 5 important things to know
Para español, haga un clic aquí The Small Business Administration announced yesterday that the Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program are closed for now, due to a […]
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Keep the pressure on Congress to provide utility relief
The USFWC is pleased to share news about the campaign for a nationwide moratorium on utilities that we have been pushing for since the COVID-19 began. 113 Members of Congress, […]
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Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Paycheck Protection Program update – April 14
The USFWC is closely tracking the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided through the Small Business Administration (SBA) in response to COVID-19. Our staff is […]
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