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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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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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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Call to Action: Tell Congress that Rural Co-op Development Funds are vital!
Funds for the Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program have not been released (typically applications open in early June). This program is one of the main reasons the worker cooperative […]
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Nonprofit Quarterly: What’s Next? Why Co-ops Are Essential in the Fight for Democracy
In his piece for Nonprofit Quarterly, USFWC Executive Director Esteban Kelly lays out a strategy for how social and cooperative movements can invest in worker co-ops to build economic power. […]
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Call to action: Demand that the Department of Labor preserves fair labor standards for domestic workers
The Department of Labor recently released a proposed rule which would permanently strip fair labor standards protections from home care workers, and is already taking actions to remove enforcement of […]
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Momentum Builds: Cities Declare 2025 The Year Of Co-Ops
Cooperators are leveraging the U.N.’s spotlight on cooperatives to begin or expand regional commitment to worker cooperative enterprises. Olympia, WA has declared 2025 the Year of Cooperatives, joining five other […]
Read More >Next Economy MBA is starting up again soon – Early Bird Rate through August 11
Registration is now open for the fall cohort of the Next Economy MBA, launching on September 30th, 2025! The Next Economy MBA is most impactful for: Current or aspiring entrepreneurs with […]
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It’s Here: “Worker Co-ops of the World Unite!” Poster for Monthly Donors
I am very excited to reveal the limited edition poster “Worker Co-ops of the World Unite!”, available exclusively for new monthly sustainers* this campaign. Designed by cooperative artist Camila Tapia-Guilliams, […]
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Member Council and Peer Network Updates – July 2025
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: At our last general […]
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Participate now in the 2025 Enterprise Census of Worker Cooperatives and Democratic Workplaces
We invite you to participate in the 2025 Enterprise Census of Worker Cooperatives and Democratic Workplaces—the only national survey tracking the trends and growth of enterprises using workplace democracy to transform […]
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2025 International Tours this fall: Cooperatives in Cuba and Honduras
The U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives is proud to co-sponsor two cooperative exploration tours from Human Agenda this fall: Cooperatives & 10 Best Practices in Cuba Human Agenda Emulation Tour […]
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Federal Cuts Hit Co-op Funding—Help USFWC Members Fight Back
Federal spending has been slashed, and funding destined for cooperatives and cooperative development is no exception. The full ripple effect is still unfolding. But it is clear the worker cooperative […]
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Kelly Urges UN to Recognize Cooperatives as Key Actors in a Fair, Sustainable Future
USFWC Director Calls On United Nations to Explicitly Recognize Cooperatives in the World Social Summit Declaration Full remarks delivered by Esteban Kelly, Executive Director of the U.S. Federation of Worker […]
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