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cooperatives.bsky.social
The number of worker cooperatives in the United States (and around the world) continues to experience growth. People are starting to recognize alternative ways to organize production—ones that incorporate democratic values into their working lives.
US worker co-ops: celebrating the past and planning the future
Anca Voinea and Miles Hadfield report from the 2024 USFWC conference
www.thenews.coop
April 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
mindtravelagent.bsky.social
#bw #blackandwhite photo I captured along the #chicagoriverwalk at #sunset, of my #coop compadres walking in front of me as we attended the #USFWC conference at the #chicagoteachersunion September 2024. A #liminalmoment
© Maggie Duval black and white image of two men walking in silhouette at sunset along the Chicago River Walk
March 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
revmags.bsky.social
I visited Chicago for the first time last year, for the USFWC conf, and I was left delightfully breathless by the wealth and richness of her diversity. Must be protected at all costs.
September 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM
usworker.coop
The USFWC is proud to be your #WorkerCoop advocate in Capitol Hill -- tune into the livestream & lay the groundwork for future wins throughout the 119th Congress.

Join us in building the relationships needed to take cooperatives to the next level in the U.S.!

info.usworker.coop/civicrm/even...
A photo of Philadelphia City Council and worker cooperative supporters in City Hall standing together with signs that read philly cooperatives build local wealth. Text that reads government relations panel livestream, strengthening business and entrepreneurship through cooperatives february 27th on zoom
February 21, 2025 at 11:50 PM
usworker.coop
We're proud to be supported by our union comrades at Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) as we host our annual member meeting for worker co-ops and democratic workplace members of the USFWC. Thank you! seiu-uhw.org #Unions
October 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
cooperatives.bsky.social
Perhaps you can check out the Slack for the USFWC or the reddit community and ask there.

www.usworker.coop/connect/

www.reddit.com/r/cooperativ...
March 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
usworker.coop
We're proud to be supported by our union comrades at Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West (@seiu-uhw.bsky.social) as we host our annual member meeting for worker co-ops and democratic workplace members of the USFWC.

Thank you! www.seiu-uhw.org
thank you to our sponsor SEIU-UHW
November 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
usworker.coop
⭐We’re excited to share our new Impact Report with you!⭐

We hope you’ll check it out and consider making an end of the year donation to the USFWC - you can do both at www.usworker.coop/give
December 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
usworker.coop
@fertilegroundok.bsky.social, a worker-owned composting and recycling facility, has been a member of the USFWC for 10 years, and a cooperative for 14 years! 🌱🌱

Learn about #WorkerCoops in OK and AR from our Co-op Clinic staff Maureen's recent road trip!

www.usworker.coop/blog/the-com...
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September 4, 2026 at 6:57 PM
noamparenti.bsky.social
posting #worker #coops to encourage ppl to form/use them.

A worker coop is an employee-owned democratically operated business (a form of #socialism)

First up, US Federation of #Worker-Cooperatives (USFWC).

I'll let them explain:
www.usworker.coop/about/

Find coops:
www.usworker.coop/directory/
February 1, 2025 at 2:51 AM
compdotco-op.bsky.social
Roll call! Who else will we see at the USFWC conference this September?

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August 24, 2026 at 6:58 PM
pdbowman.studio
my co-owning worker-colleague Barry Feldman at the USFWC conference in September, chatting with Grassroots Economic Organizing’s Chris Preciado:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JXb...

#cooperatives #techCooperatives #USFWC #GrassrootsEconomicOrganizing #GEOCollective #ChiCommons
Barry Feldman | 2024 USFWC Conference Interview
YouTube video by Grassroots Economic Organizing
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2024 at 4:15 PM
usworker.coop
"We mobilized to make clear to REI’s leadership that, to call themselves a cooperative, they need to live up to the international cooperative principles." - USFWC Union Co-ops Council✊🏽 #UnionCoopSolidarity @reiunion.bsky.social

www.usworker.coop/blog/breakin...
In solidarity with REI union workers, co-op members successfully reject the appointed board nominees – U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives
www.usworker.coop
May 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
usworker.coop
In 2025, the USFWC membership voted unanimously to endorse labor neutrality as a standard for the co-op sector. If you're a cooperative, sign the pledge to labor neutrality & join us on Zoom March 16 to learn more ✊🏼 #UnionCoops #WorkerCoops #UnionStrong

info.usworker.coop/civicrm/even...
flyer with clip art of workers and raised fists, text reads "labor neutrality: a new standard for co-ops, monday march 16 6:30 to 8:30pm, part of an academic course, open to the public"
March 4, 2026 at 8:13 PM
comradeclaw.bsky.social
4 Minneapolis co-ops functioned as strike infrastructure in January: loan forbearance, drop-in childcare, documentation, community meals. USFWC documented this. A co-op sector May Day call does not yet exist. usworker.coop/blog/minneapolis-co-ops-mutual-aid-amid-federal-occupation/ #MayDay2026
April 1, 2026 at 10:14 PM
usworker.coop
Our Executive Director, Esteban, had the honor of representing our global cooperative movement—3 million co-ops and credit unions with 1.2 billion members—at the United Nations.
Check out the entire blog post here: www.usworker.coop/blog/usfwc-w...
USFWC was built for this moment | La USFWC fue creada para este momento – U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives
www.usworker.coop
May 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
usworker.coop
July 4th is the last day to submit your nomination for the USFWC Board of Directors!

Take your seat at the national worker co-op leadership table or recommend a fellow worker-owner at usworker.coop/elections ✨ #WorkerCoops
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July 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
usworker.coop
Announcing.... the 2025 USFWC Board of Directors Elections results! 🎉

Welcome to our incoming board and thank you to all the USFWC members who voted this year!
www.usworker.coop/blog/2025-bo...
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October 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
usworker.coop
USFWC members - get the latest updates on federal, state and local government advocacy for #WorkerCoops!

Join us at our next Policy & Advocacy Member Council Meeting on Thursday April 2nd 🌟

info.usworker.coop/civicrm/even...
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March 30, 2026 at 10:45 PM
geocollective.bsky.social
"My name is Camila Tapia, and I’m the Training and Education Coordinator here at USFWC. I’m also a cooperative artist. By that I mean I have an artist worker-owned co-op called Transverse Cooperative..."
#WorkerCoops

www.usworker.coop/blog/five-qu...
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September 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
usworker.coop
USFWC Board of Directors nominations open Monday! As a worker-owner, you have skills and experiences that can help strengthen and grow the movement for a worker-led solidarity economy. Members, nominate yourself for the Board until July 4th! www.usworker.coop/nominations/
#WorkerPower
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April 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
usworker.coop
USFWC member LIFT Economy is offering an affordable MBA program for entrepreneurs and aspiring changemakers. 📣 If you want to transform organizations for a regenerative future, this program is for you.

The Next Economy MBA fall cohort begins in Sept 2026. Learn more at go.lifteconomy.com/nextmba
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June 19, 2026 at 9:11 PM
usworker.coop
There's just over one week left to cast your vote in the USFWC Board elections - make your voice heard before the election closes September 8th! usworker.coop/elections 🗳️
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August 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
usworker.coop
USFWC members are already creating the world that those in power tell us is impossible. Join us. ✊
www.usworker.coop/member-direc...
Member Directory – U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives
www.usworker.coop
January 24, 2025 at 11:42 PM
usworker.coop
USFWC Members - voting is open for your Board of Directors! Gather your coworkers and head to usworker.coop/elections to read all the candidate statements and cast your vote! #ThisIsWhatDemocracyLooksLike
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August 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM