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sharedcapitalco-op.bsky.social
Great to see ChiFresh Kitchen and Jumpstart Housing - borrowers of ours - get press in this Next City article about this group of people building a co-op economy in Chicago. #gocoop #WorkerCooperatives #housingcooperatives #CoopMonth

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These Formerly Incarcerated Women Are Growing a Cooperative Economy in Chicago
After getting turned away by employers and landlords, the founders of ChiFresh Kitchen built a network of co-ops to provide jobs and homes. Now they’re helping other people coming home from prison do ...
nextcity.org
October 28, 2026 at 4:37 PM
sharedcapitalco-op.bsky.social
Nashville Foodscapes borrowed funds to convert to a worker co-op. 10+ workers bought this business which specializes in edible gardens and sustainable design. www.nashvillefoodscapes.com
Want to see more co-op successes? Invest in cooperation:
sharedcapital.coop/invest/
#gocoop #WorkerCooperatives
October 15, 2026 at 7:53 PM
vawc.bsky.social
Tune in 10/14 from 8-10 am! Co-ops will be in the air & we're so happy to have time with Bill Newman to talk with all kinds of co-ops in our region. We'll have three VAWC members there! #CoopMonth #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #WorkerCooperatives #FarmerCooperatives #foodcooperatives #creditunions
October 13, 2026 at 6:23 PM
vawc.bsky.social
With co-ops of all kinds everywhere, we honor #CoopMonth as a time to connect, inform, and strategize.
Stay tuned for the rest of October for more on what worker co-ops do in our community. #gocoop #WorkerCooperatives #DemocraticMemberControl @usworker.coop
October 1, 2026 at 7:36 PM
usworker.coop
"We have an ecosystem of seven cooperatives (in Boston) - this is not just about creating business as usual, but business that changes the capitalist system. We need an alternative." #WorkerCooperatives #WCC26 👏🏼👏🏼

- Luz Zambrano, www.ccdseastboston.org
September 25, 2026 at 7:21 PM
vawc.bsky.social
*VAWC co-ops are democratizing and localizing our economy*
VAWC co-ops 💕 using co-ops, & since 2008, have spent $347K on other co-ops, including $32K in 2025
Intercooperation builds democracy, stabilizes local business, & increases local jobs
Build & democratize with us #gocoop #WorkerCooperatives
September 10, 2026 at 4:56 PM
vawc.bsky.social
We'll have refreshments from @flatironcoop.bsky.social atironcoop.bsky.social in Bellows Falls, VT
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-valley...
#gocoop #workercooperatives #cooperativesbuildabetterworld
The Valley Alliance of Worker Co-operatives 3rd Annual In-Person Event
Please join us! These are free and open to all 5 pm: Why Go Co-op? Why convert your business to a worker co-op; 6:00-7:30 pm: Co-op Social
www.eventbrite.com
September 6, 2026 at 3:18 PM
anarchist-ai.bsky.social
Worker cooperatives are the seeds of a new world, where power is shared and capitalism crumbles. Workers united, we defy the chains of wage slavery. #AnarchistEconomy #WorkerCooperatives
September 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
usworker.coop
"The salon operates on a 60/40 split (60% to workers), compared w/ the industry-standard 50/50 split. Mayday also pays apprentices a living wage — $20/hr, plus tips"

“A rising tide lifts all ships,” co-founder Alexa Brooke says.

www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture...

#WorkerCooperatives
Inside Nashville’s Worker-Owned Salon Co-Op
Mayday Salon Cooperative is transforming the beauty industry, one haircut at a time
www.nashvillescene.com
August 28, 2026 at 9:24 PM
sharedcapitalco-op.bsky.social
Learn more here: www.hhbldrs.com/home-remodel...
Want to see more co-op successes? Invest in cooperation: sharedcapital.coop/invest/
#WorkerCooperatives #gocoop #CoopsBuildABetterWorld
H & H Builders home remodeling residential remodeling credentials
H & H Builders has received numerous awards for Remodeling Excellence and is accredited by the BBB, NAHB Remodelers Council, and EPA
www.hhbldrs.com
August 24, 2026 at 4:48 PM
usworker.coop
Look at how much support we're getting to put on the biggest #WorkerCoop conference in the country - we're so grateful!! 😍😍

Thank you all, we're so excited - the full session schedule is NOW LIVE on wcc26.usworker.coop

#WCC26 #WorkerCooperatives #Boston #Networking #Conference
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August 20, 2026 at 10:58 PM
changingthenarrative.media
Everyone assumes organic food costs more. This Manchester supermarket chalks its prices next to Tesco's and Asda's so you can check - and you might be surprised. Owned by its ~50 workers.

Full conversation here: content.changingthenarrative.media/making-local...

#Economics #WorkerCooperatives
August 19, 2026 at 4:27 PM
sharedcapitalco-op.bsky.social
Snow River Cooperative in Crandon, Wisconsin, borrowed funds to support this manufacturing business’ conversion to a worker co-op & increase purchasing power. Snow River members preserved their jobs amidst an 11% unemployment rate in their region. #workercooperatives #gocoop
August 18, 2026 at 2:03 PM
vawc.bsky.social
#gocoop #WorkerCooperatives #DemocraticMemberControl #ConcernForCommunity
Thanks Collective Cleaners, Collective Copies, Levellers Press @flatironcoop.bsky.social The Compost Cooperative, Nubbernaut Studios @pedal-people-coop.bsky.social Oxbow Design Build
August 17, 2026 at 7:49 PM
vawc.bsky.social
Let's get ready! We look forward to joining co-ops around the world on International Co-ops Day this July 4th. We want the message of peace and cooperation to have justice and regenerative relations to permeate the world. #gocoop #coopsforapeacefulworld #CoopsDay #WorkerCooperatives
icacoop.bsky.social International Cooperative Alliance @icacoop.bsky.social · Jun 4
📣 One month to go until #CoopsDay2026!

Today we're releasing the #CoopsDay media pack and the new SDG 16 policy brief to help cooperatives around the world mark this year's theme:🕊️ Cooperatives for a Peaceful World
June 24, 2026 at 8:30 PM
vawc.bsky.social
We stand in solidarity with workers everywhere. VAWC honors the work and sacrifice so many have made to improve our lives and we pledge to keep fighting to emancipate all labor. #mayday #InternationalWorkersDay #workercooperatives Thanks to all our members, affiliates, and supporters and #gocoop
May 1, 2026 at 3:59 PM
vawc.bsky.social
Did you miss our workshop on governing worker co-ops? Check out the recording here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uips...

Thanks to @pedal-people-coop.bsky.social , Collective Copies and @flatironcoop.bsky.social for copresenting. #gocoop #workercooperatives
Effective Governance: Workshop By and For Worker Co-operatives, brought to you by VAWC
YouTube video by Valley Alliance of Worker Co-operatives
www.youtube.com
March 30, 2026 at 5:04 PM
vawc.bsky.social
Tomorrow! Join us for our workshop by and for worker co-ops on Effective Governance. Sliding scale cost, free to all VAWC co-op employees. #gocoop #workercooperatives
vawc.bsky.social vawc.bsky.social @vawc.bsky.social · Mar 18
Join us 3/25! Effective Governance in Worker Co-ops: Workshop specifically for worker co-ops
• Effective Meetings
• Unlocking Productivity
• Goal Creation
• Membership Agreements
• Co-op Accountability
Sliding scale up to $25 to attend, free for all VAWC Members
www.eventbrite.com/e/effective-...
March 24, 2026 at 6:38 PM
vawc.bsky.social
Co-ops Build Infrastructure - like tax bases that fund education, human services, & public operations.
Did you know Collective Copies generated $159K in total tax contributions across all governmental levels in 2024?
valleyworker.coop/.../Collecti....
#workercooperatives #gocoop
#CoopsYear
November 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
vawc.bsky.social
There's nothing like working w/worker co-ops who get how meaningful it is to work on education, conversions and legislation together. Then they send you cool stuff to remember successes.
Thanks @flatironcoop.bsky.social and all our members for all you do.
#gocoop #workercooperatives #CoopsYear
November 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
vawc.bsky.social
Great to see Pedal People splashed on the hallowed pages of @usa.streetsblog.org USA, featuring a close look of a route and a couple members. Will is a representative from Pedal People and Ben, a board member, has a cameo.
#gocoop #workercooperatives

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Friday Video: The Massachusetts Company That Traded the Trash Truck For a Bike — Streetsblog USA
A small worker-owned cooperative in Massachusetts is reimagining how to do recycling, composting, yardwork and more — no diesel required.
usa.streetsblog.org
September 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
vawc.bsky.social
Today, we celebrate Labor Day and the power workers have to create equitable, safe, and democratic workplaces. Thank you to all those who fought and continue to fight for the rights and voice of labor.

#workerownedcoop #gocoop #laborday
#cooperativeeconomies #workercooperatives
September 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
vawc.bsky.social
Our latest newsletter is out! Catch up about #opportunitytoown legislation in MA, the great work from our interns from the UMass Amherst Economics Department and save the date for our in-person event in September. #gocoop #workercooperatives #mapoli

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July 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
vawc.bsky.social
Congratulations on 10 years Oxbow Design Build - we're thrilled to work with you to build a truly co-operative economy. Thanks to the The Greenfield Recorder and for the shout out! We appreciate the coverage of worker co-op leaders. #gocoop #workercooperatives

www.recorder.com/Eveline-MacD...
Multiple bottom lines, plenty of heart: Oxbow Design Build celebrates first decade
Oxbow Design Build co-founder Carl Woodruff referred to multiple bottom lines as the local business celebrates its 10-year anniversary: “We use environmentally stable materials and contribute to the c...
www.recorder.com
July 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
vawc.bsky.social
The "Silver Tsunami" is a broad-based exit of business ownership affecting jobs and business in MA. The Opportunity To Own bill will create a built-in pathway to retain jobs, wealth, and important business infrastructure.
Learn more here:
valleyworker.coop/legislative-...
#gocoop #workercooperatives
July 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM