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New drive for co-op democracy from the members up

Members for Cooperation wants to encourage the movement to do more to grow its ownership models…

Canada to expand rental assistance for low-income households in co-op housing

The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada welcomed the plans, which were announced in the 2021 Budget

USAID procurement process puts Woccu at a disadvantage, says Cuna

'We've seen a reduction in funding and a lesser share going towards smaller nonprofit organisations and…

REI reports $US34.5m loss for 2020

'We entered 2020 with incredible momentum, after more than a decade of record growth. Then, the…

Worker co-op responds to marijuana legalisation in New York

High Mi Madre welcomed the legalisation but said further work was needed to ensure equity and…

More electric co-ops to join exodus from Tri-State supplier contract

Three co-ops are already negotiating an exit settlement with the energy generator

US co-ops welcome Biden’s infrastructure plan

Electric co-operatives were included in the plan

Issues facing America’s electric co-ops after the ice storm

The sector has taken a huge financial hit from February's freeze and is dealing with issues…

Worker co-ops launch new policy platform in New York

The platform recommends direct investment in the sector and the creation of community-controlled working spaces

Biden signs into law $1.9tn American Rescue Plan Act

The Bill includes a series of provisions that will support US co-ops and credit unions

National Co+op Grocers condemns rise in anti-Asian violence

The US co-op was responding to a dramatic increase in attacks since the start of the…

Brian Branch looks back on 30 years in credit unions

We catch up with the president and CEO of WOCCU as he prepares to retire