Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has slashed federal spending. We estimate that $30-$50 million in funding for cooperative development has been cut so far this year. The full ripple […]
Monthly Archives: May 2025
Three reasons to be a Sustainer (plus a gift poster!)
I’m Maria, I’m the Development Director at USFWC. I’ve been in this position for just over a year. In that time, I’ve been able to meet quite a few of […]
National survey reveals strong consumer support for cooperatives
A new national survey conducted by the leading polling firm Big Village on behalf of NCBA CLUSA reveals strong consumer support for cooperatives, with a majority of Americans recognizing the […]
Member Council and Peer Network Updates – May 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: The Union Co-ops Council […]
Funding the WORK Act: how you can take action
As Congress deliberates the budget for FY2026, there’s still time to advocate for funds to be appropriated for the WORK Act. The legislation, passed in 2022, authorized $50 million over five […]
In solidarity with REI union workers, co-op members successfully reject the appointed board nominees
On May 8th, following the “Vote No” campaign led by the REI union, REI announced that all of its unopposed candidates running to serve on its Board of Directors had […]
This May Day, help us build worker-owned power
On International Workers Day, we honor a global legacy of worker struggle—one that includes worker co-ops. May Day is a day of celebration and defiance across the globe. For centuries, […]