U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives

When our staff asked a @UnionCabCoop driver-owner why he didn't work for Uber or Lyft, he responded, "Because I grew up here & I’d rather work for a local company than line the pockets of some fat cats in Silicon Valley." ❤️‍🔥 #WorkerPower usworker.coop/blog/cooperati…

Join our next Black Cooperators Peer Network call on Wednesday 3/25 to strategize, uplift one another, and build power together. Engage in meaningful discussions, exchange resources, and build relationships with us! info.usworker.coop/civicrm/event/… #WorkerCoops

MUST WATCH‼️Caring Majority leader & family caregiver, Jon, gives a moving speech on the state of home & health care in NY — and what it all means to him, his 93 year-old father, and hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers. It was a privilege to join so many partners in Albany to call on legislators to #PassNYHealth, the Home Care Savings & Reinvestment Act, and the Primary Care Investment Act. #CareNotCorruption

“I’d never seen myself as like a business owner and I didn’t know what that would mean, turns out it's really empowering and cool to share the business all together," said Rae Pellerin, a worker and co-owner of Bike Plant. brooklyn.news12.com/bed-stuy-bike-… 🚴🏼💗 #WorkerCoops

What would an MBA look like for leaders who want to create a racially just, regenerative, and inclusive economy for all life? Learn more about the Next Economy MBA spring cohort and sign up for a free intro: go.lifteconomy.com/nextmba

From retirement strategies to food security, we envision a world where #NextEconomyLiving is easy and accessible to all. Join us for a free intro on 3/19 for our cohort launching May 2026! 💡 Learn more & register ➡️ bit.ly/nexteconomyliv…

Thanks for sharing, Josh! This is part of the larger story of how REI failed to reach a union contract with its workers. This week, we'll share the untold story of the last six months of bargaining with REI. And stay tuned for a big announcement on March 17th.

Reminder we're sharing how the Union and Co-op movements are intertwined and how #Unions can support #Coops by committing to Labor Neutrality this Monday! Don't miss it ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 info.usworker.coop/civicrm/event/…

¿Quieres revitalizar la energía para la toma de decisiones importantes en tu cooperativa? Únete a la Clínica Cooperativa para compartir el poder y tomar decisiones colectivas en tu negocio a largo plazo con éxito. info.usworker.coop/civicrm/event/…

¡Este 8 de marzo estaremos celebrando la fuerza de la mujer cooperativista! 💜💜 Ven a establecer conexiones con otras cooperativas con la intención de mantener el contacto y crear relaciones #Cooperativismo info.usworker.coop/civicrm/event/…

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/event/…

The Let Us Contribute Initiative (LUCI) was founded by incarcerated people, and is supported by a coalition of partner organizations, working with lawmakers to create #WorkerCoops inside CA prisons. Learn more and support at letuscontribute.org/issues

"Worker-owners also have more control over their labor, which improves their work experience, productivity & human dignity. They earn annual dividends as owners in addition to a salary, helping them build assets ... to support their families." ✊🏼🛠️ urban.org/urban-wire/inc…

Feeling burnt out with your co-op project and want to turn things around? Join us on March 11 - We'll share a free mini guide to bring back the passion and equitable participation your group needs to be a successful team! #WorkerCoops info.usworker.coop/civicrm/event/…

Somos más fuertes cuando nos unimos. Es la fundación del cooperativismo, y porque vimos que casi 3/4 de las #Cooperativas que encuestamos formaron parte de redes y asociaciones locales en 2024. (Fuente: usworker.coop/censo/) #BadBunny #BadBunnySuperBowl

We’re stronger when we work together 💗 That’s the nature of cooperation, and why nearly 3/4 of #WorkerCoops and democratic workplaces we surveyed were members of local networks or associations in 2024. (Source: usworker.coop/census/ ) #HeatedRivalry #Cooperation

"My bottom line to you all from our membership— We are asking you to protect your constituents who rely on CDPAP for home care and caregiving jobs to implement common sense measures in this budget to ensure the transparency and accountability for $11 billion of Medicaid dollars that the state is sending to private equity-packed PPL. ...Whatever your position on this transition to a single FI, we know we want to see oversight of this program." —NYCM Political Director, Ilana Berger, at last week's Health Budget Hearing 🔥

Let’s keep moving toward shared ownership, democratic governance, and workplaces built on values. Read the full #WorkerCoop 2025 State of the Sector report to explore the data and stories shaping the future of work: usworker.coop/census/

Today, there are ~1,300 #WorkerCoops and democratic workplaces employing 16k workers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2024 we identified 820 firms employing 13,520 workers, more than 2x the workforce counted just over a decade ago. (source: usworker.coop/census/)

#WorkerCoops and democratic workplaces are growing steadily and meaningfully. Since 2020, the sector has grown 34%, while traditional small businesses only grew 13% since 2019. (source: usworker.coop/census/)

If you're a business or fellow business association we encourage you to join our call to Congress to defend our civil rights here: usworker.coop/blog/asbnactio…

#Minneapolis cooperatives are shutting it down and showing up for their community in these times of heightened political repression. Read how #WorkerCoops participated in the general strike and how to support their mutual aid efforts: usworker.coop/blog/minneapol…