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National Coop Bank highlights $384m support for low-income communities

Support went to credit unions and co-ops active in sectors such as housing, health, food and…

US lawmakers introduce bill to strengthen worker co-op sector

The bill would direct federal agencies to put support programmes in place for the sector, tackling…

NCBA Clusa launches plastic recycling project to protect seas of Ecuador

The Usaid-funded project will use circular economy solutions to reduce marine plastic pollution around Manabí province…

US National Coop Bank lends $3m to Henrico Federal Credit Union

The funds will be used to support the credit union’s growth and expansion of lending and…

US threat to ban TikTok prompts call for democratic ownership

Co-operators Nathan Schneider and Michael Brennan warn that the bill 'does nothing to address the crisis…

Uber and Lyft drivers in Minneapolis consider co-op launch

The local union is looking to join the Drivers' Cooperative after the ride-share platforms threatened to…

Registrations open for Canada’s national co-operative Congress

This year's event, marking anniversaries for Cooperatives and Mutuals Canada and the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council,…

Applications open for Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada scholarships

The scholarships honour Canadian co-operative pioneers, with applictions open till the end of the month

Credit unions tackle community development challenge at Abcul conference

'We need to see UK credit unions grow and prosper and live out their best mission'

US electric co-ops offered direct-pay tax credits for innovative projects

The direct-pay tax credits will reduce the cost of co-ops’ projects by 30%

Workers at REI Coop march on Seattle HQ with contract demands

Grievances include the growth of erratic part-time hours and the co-op's sickness policy and health care…

Woccu expands online marketplace to credit unions in Latin America and Caribbean

Credit unions have until 22 March to apply for the scheme