A conversation on the impact of co-ops in abolition work organized by the Grassroots Economic Organizing (GEO). Panelists *Morning Star Gali – Project Director for Restoring Justice for Indigenous Peoples, […]
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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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2020 Cooperative and Cooperative of the Year Recognitions
Every year, we celebrate members of the USFWC. 2020 had no shortage of challenges and USFWC family rose to the challenge. From starting new cooperatives to meet new and urgent […]
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Vote for your 2020 Regional Representative of the USFWC Board
USFWC members, your nominations for Regional Representatives to the USFWC board are in! Now it’s time to vote. Click here to meet the board candidates and hear their candidacy statements. […]
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Enrollment for the USFWC Worker Benefits Program is now open
The USFWC Worker Benefits Program has officially opened for enrollment! December 9th is the deadline for your workplace to enroll. You do not need to be a worker co-op […]
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Rest in Power, Elandria Williams
Photo Credit to the New Economy Coalition. Rest in Power, Elandria Williams The cooperative community has lost a tremendous spirit this week with the passing of Elandria Williams, a visionary […]
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Recording | Accident and Disability Insurance Webinar
Para español, continue hacia abajo. Slide deck here About the webinar: The health and well-being of workers is central to the work of the USFWC. This year, we are proud […]
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Recording | Dental and Vision Insurance for USFWC Members
Para español, continue hacia abajo. Slide deck here About the webinar: 2021 Open enrollment for the USFWC’s national dental and vision insurance program is coming, starting October 1, and is […]
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Nominations are open for the USFWC Regional Board Directors
Para español, haga clic aquí Did you know that the USFWC board strategically represents regions across the country? Each year, the USFWC hosts an annual election for the Board of […]
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Recording | Understanding healthcare options for your co-op
Para español, continue hacia abajo. Slide deck here About the webinar: We’re introducing new options in the worker benefits program to make it easier for worker coops to access health […]
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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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CICOPA General Assembly
Para español, haga clíc aquí Since the ICA Congress in Seoul, Korea, has been postponed to next year, the 2020 CICOPA General Assembly won’t be able to gather physically, however […]
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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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May Peer Network Update – Worker Co-op Farms
The Worker Co-op Farm Peer Network is a space for worker coop farms from across the U.S. to share stories, do peer advisory, communicate, and share strategy and resources. On […]
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USFWC Worker Co-op Support and Solidarity Call – May 12, 2020
Recorded May 12, 2020 This call was an opportunity for anyone in the USFWC’s network to come together to share resources and strategies for dealing with the impact of […]
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The Worker Co-op Conference is moving online
As the historic effects of the nation’s COVID-19 outbreak continue to impact the businesses we know, love, and run, we anticipate this year’s national convening of worker cooperatives will be […]
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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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Letter to the members: our response to COVID-19
Para español, haga clíc aquí Dear members, In a moment when our national grassroots organization was gaining momentum– strengthening our ability to support the worker co-op movement by growing the […]
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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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