By Raquel Navarro, USFWC communications staff and Radiate Consulting Co-op Bay Area worker-owner Co-op members, farmers and Human Agenda Emulation tour participants gather at Cooperative Camarones in the Valley […]
Update to USFWC Membership Dues Floors
Attention USFWC Members! The Board recently approved an update the dues floors across USFWC membership classes. Below are the changes to expect, taking effect February 1st, 2026. Why? The previous […]
Cooperative Principles in Action: How Midwest co-ops train each other at MadWorc’s Regional Rendezvous
“What is it that traditional companies withhold from each other, that we don’t have to?” This question, posed by Andy Bowling from comp.coop, was answered by a resounding chorus at […]
2025 International Year of Cooperatives: What We Accomplished Together
How the USFWC used a global spotlight to advance worker ownership—from the United Nations to local policy wins The 2025 International Year of Cooperatives is coming to a close. The […]
Support Black-led co-ops
“Having access to the Co-op Clinic has been incredibly meaningful for us. We want to acknowledge how much we’ve grown through the technical assistance we’ve received.” Those are USFWC member […]
Member Council and Peer Network End of Year Update
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Support legislation to broaden access to key SBA lending programs
Representative Monica McIver (D-NJ) of the House Small Business Committee, is expected to reintroduce the Improving SBA Engagement on Employee Ownership Act today, October 16. The bill reflects longstanding priorities […]
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 […]