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US co-op movement looks to make lasting impact in changing times

Report on the Coop Impact Conference led by US sector body NCBA Clusa

Global credit union membership surpasses 291 million

The largest increases over the past decade were witnessed in Latin America (153%), Africa (143%) and…

ICA Americas launches 2020 Statistical Observatory survey

Data is being gathered from first, second and third degree co-ops, mutuals, credit unions and other…

US elections: Biden vs Trump from a co-operative perspective

What do the candidates offer for the movement?

US credit unions awarded $45.8m to support underserved communities

'The number of minority designated credit unions and first time award winners is a game changer'

Members of MEC meet to plan next steps in their fight for co-op ideals

Campaign leaders thanked supporters for their passion and commitment and set out three possible course of…

Martha and Richard Anker: five decades of campaigning for decent incomes

A new benchmark which will make it easier to estimate a living wage for small farmers…

Can radical new visions restore an old sense of community?

A look at some of the sessions at the recent Stir to Action festival

Does the ICA Statement on the Co-operative Identity need revisiting?

'The identity statement is an attempt to create global inclusion but at the same time we…

Judge quashes attempt to halt sale of Mountain Equipment Co-op

The Canadian retailer had been struggling financially and announced its sale to a US private investment…

Co-op News: informing and educating about co-operation

'The frequency, design and layout of the News may have changed over the years, but the…

Can co-ops calm the social media storm?

Amid concern over fake news and polarised debate can co-op ways of working lead to a…