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US Federation of Worker Co-ops
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The national grassroots membership organization that supports the growth and development of worker co-ops.

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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
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We've expanded benefits for 2026! Open enrollment is now through Nov 21 and this Wednesday, our insurance brokers are getting on Zoom to answer all your questions and make sure you have everything you need to enroll you and your coworkers.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Gracias a todas las organizaciones que hicieron posible este encuentro increíble que se unió a cooperativistas de Estados Unidos, El Salvador y Honduras. Únete a viajes futuros con la Agenda Humana para aprender y conectar con cooperativistas 🤝🏽 🌱 #Cooperativas www.humanagenda.net/emulation-to...
October 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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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!
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October 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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#WorkerCoop businesses like Root Volume and Arizmendi Bakery work together to strengthen the economy for the long term, so go support your local worker co-ops 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽💗 usworker.coop/directory
September 11, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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At the Black Solidarity Cooperative Conference hosted by Repaired Nations, you’ll learn how Black communities are reclaiming land as a tool for liberation — not just for today, but for generations to come! #LandLiberation #BlackCoopLegacy

Oct 10-11, Oakland, CA

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September 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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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
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USFWC Members - voting is open for your Board of Directors! We're highlighting different candidates and their organizations each week until voting closes on September 8th.
Learn more about Co-op Cincy at coopcincy.org
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August 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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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
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It was an honor to celebrate #WorkerCoop Rainbow Grocery's 50th anniversary this past weekend at their community block party right outside the iconic rainbow mural of the store on Folsom St in San Francisco. Thank you for having us and congrats on this incredible milestone friends!! rainbow.coop 🎉
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August 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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USFWC Members - voting is open for your Board of Directors! We're highlighting different candidates and their organizations each week until voting closes on September 8th. Learn more about Co-op Dayton at coopdayton.org
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August 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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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
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Nominate yourself or recommend someone else for the USFWC Board before July 4th!

Visit usworker.coop/elections for all the info and submission form and let us know what questions you have in the comments ✨ #WorkerCoops
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June 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Ahora es el momento para ofrecer los aprendizajes de tu cooperativa a la red nacional - ¡postúlate para la Mesa antes del 4 de julio!

Cada comunicación en esta mesa incluye traducción entre inglés y español 📲usworker.coop/elecciones
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June 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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2025 is International Year of the Co-op and our Executive Director, Esteban Kelly, 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!
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June 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Are you a worker-owner at an established co-op business? Are you doing Ops &HR, finance or admin at your #WorkerCoop? We're seeking your valuable skills for our Board!

Nominate yourself or recommend a fellow member before July 4th at usworker.coop/elections 🌟
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June 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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¿Estás lista para aportar tus habilidades como emprendedora y dueña para guiar una organización de cooperativas nacional??

Quizás piensas que no, pero para unirte a la Mesa Directiva de la USFWC solo necesitas tu perspectiva única que es súper valiosa. 🌠

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May 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Únete a la reunión de membresía USFWC el 29 de mayo -- ¡Inscríbete hoy para el enlace de zoom y nos veremos en una semana y pico! 🌞🌞 info.usworker.coop/civicrm/even...
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May 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Membresía de la USFWC, ven a conectar con otras cooperativistas de todo del país durante la Reunión Primaveral de Membresía el 29 de mayo. ¡Inscríbete hoy para recibir el enlace a la llamada Zoom!

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May 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Mavery Davis of New Economy Works West Virginia and the Seed Commons network shares about his experience on the Board of Directors of the USFWC 🌟

Board nominations are now open! Nominate yourself or recommend a fellow member at usworker.coop/nominations
May 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Come share and learn from other USFWC members using their collective power on the job to defend our rights.
In these trying times, being connected to a movement matters. Register for the May 29 USFWC Spring Member Meeting today! info.usworker.coop/civicrm/even...
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May 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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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
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¿Estás esperando para ganar una porción justa de las ganancias que generas para tu empleador? En vez de esperar, organízate!!

Aprende más sobre las #CooperativasDeTrabajo en nuestro Estado del Sector 2023 - disponible en democracy.institute.coop/sots2023es
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April 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Waiting to get your fair share of company profits? Organize, unionize, take ownership of the company instead!

Get facts & trends about #WorkerCoops in the U.S. from our 2023 State of the Sector report - downloadable at democracy.institute.coop/sots2023
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April 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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USFWC members! Come join us on Zoom May 29 to hear how worker co-ops have been building up the people's resistance to government oppression and connect with other worker-owners from across the country 🔥🔥

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April 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM