Through a strong, national federation, we have the collective power to fight for a cooperative world
The last week has been a trying one. A lot feels uncertain about our country’s future. But here’s one thing we’re certain of: a new, democratic economy owned by workers is growing every day in the U.S.(1) and beyond.
Each new worker-owned co-op that goes into business is a rejection of racial capitalism and an affirmation of community.
Our work as the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives (USFWC) is to ensure that worker-owned businesses, especially those within Black, Brown, and immigrant communities, have the resources, education, and connections to grow and succeed within a thriving cooperative movement.
As worker-owners, you do the difficult and beautiful work of running a business that centers democracy, equity, and resilience—day in and day out. Many of our members participated in a demanding national election on top of building and running a co-op. Thank you for helping create the better world we all deserve.
No matter who’s in the White House or which party controls Congress, worker co-ops are proof that an economy that makes our lives better is possible. As a federation, we have the collective power to fight for a cooperative world.
This is why the Federation’s work is so critical. Our staff and network provide training, support, and resources that equip co-ops to thrive through all challenges—ensuring that everyday people, not corporations or the politicians in their pocket, shape our future.
Worker co-ops have their genesis in mutual aid networks built by Black and brown communities to create the means to survive and thrive. Worker co-ops offer a real alternative to business-as-usual, rooted in mutual aid, ownership, and community control. But for this alternative to flourish, we need a strong, interconnected movement. USFWC serves as a cornerstone of this movement, linking co-ops across the country, mobilizing resources, and supporting leaders who are transforming our economy from the ground up.
Thank you for being a member. Fellow members are coming together for reflection and planning in upcoming Member Council meetings. Register for the Movimiento de Inmigrantes en Cooperativas or Racial and Economic Justice Council meetings on our events calendar or email sasha [at] usworker [dot] coop.
And if you haven’t yet, renew your USFWC membership now. Email membership [at] usworker [dot] coop to learn how.
Your USFWC membership strengthens the co-op movement we need now more than ever. Will you go further for this movement by donating toward our year-end goal of raising $15,000 for our programs and goals in 2025?
Through the USFWC, we can continue to aid each other through the challenges ahead, just like we did during the worst of COVID and the previous Trump administration. No politicians or parties can take that from us.
With resolve,
Tehmina Brohi and the USFWC team
(1) “Worker cooperatives have grown by more than 20% in the past two years and tripled over the past decade.” 2023 Worker Cooperative State of the Sector Report, DAWI and USFWC.
