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August 14, 2024

Reflecting on the Movement: Ariana R. Levinson

This year is the 20th Anniversary of the formation of the USFWC. To celebrate, GEO is asking cooperators to share their experiences in the US worker cooperative movement over the last two decades (and beyond).

August 8, 2024

Reflecting on the Movement: Christopher Andrew DeAngelis

This year is the 20th Anniversary of the formation of the USFWC. To celebrate, GEO is asking cooperators to share their experiences in the US worker cooperative movement over the last two decades (and beyond).

August 1, 2024

The Union Co-ops Council: Seventeen Years of Forging Worker Alliances

As the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives (USFWC) celebrates its twentieth anniversary in 2024, July marks seventeen years since the founding of its oldest member council – the Union Co-ops Council. Established to bridge worker cooperatives and organized labor, the Council has become a crucial player in both movements, fueled by the resurgence of unions and worker co-ops throughout the beginning of the 21st century.

July 31, 2024

Reflecting on the Movement: Kate "Sassy" Sassoon

This year is the 20th Anniversary of the formation of the USFWC. To celebrate, GEO is asking cooperators to share their experiences in the US worker cooperative movement over the last two decades (and beyond).

July 29, 2024

WhatsApp Mutual Aid

These WhatsApp groups changed my life overnight. I went from struggling to find something to eat and a way to get around to relaxing into the support provided by the care of an Excel sheet.

July 24, 2024

Reflecting on the Movement: Jeffrey Brite

This year is the 20th Anniversary of the formation of the USFWC. To celebrate, GEO is asking cooperators to share their experiences in the US worker cooperative movement over the last two decades (and beyond).

July 18, 2024

The Problem with Ride-Hailing Co-ops

Josh and Sergei discuss the problems with the Uber/Lyft "rideshare" business model, including its inability to create profits, its foundation in violating government and insurance rules and regulations, and its dependence on drivers not taking into account the full cost involved.

July 17, 2024

Reflecting on the Movement: Yochai Gal

This year is the 20th Anniversary of the formation of the USFWC. To celebrate, GEO is asking cooperators to share their experiences in the US worker cooperative movement over the last two decades (and beyond).

July 10, 2024

Reflecting on the Movement: Kirk Vartan

This year is the 20th Anniversary of the formation of the USFWC. To celebrate, GEO is asking cooperators to share their experiences in the US worker cooperative movement over the last two decades (and beyond).

July 3, 2024

Reflecting on the Movement: Rebecca Lurie

This year is the 20th Anniversary of the formation of the USFWC. To celebrate, GEO is asking cooperators to share their experiences in the US worker cooperative movement over the last two decades (and beyond).