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John Lewis: a chronology of his co-op chapter

'John always wanted co-ops to build a better, fairer, and more diverse and equitable America'

Global commerce platform for co-ops prepares for pilot project

US apex body NCBA CLUSA has partnered with Direct Global on the venture to help co-ops…

Desjardins joins the BlackNorth Initiative

Over 200 Canadian organisations have signed a pledge at first BlackNorth Initiative Summit held on 20…

Desjardins Insurance supports local foodbanks during Covid-19 crisis

Desjardins Insurance matched donations of up to $1,000 made to community food banks by its local…

US electric co-ops back new flexible finance bill as they recover from Covid-19

Sector body NRECA says it could save the sector £10bn as it adjusts to falling revenues…

Alaskan anglers form salmon fishing co-op

The Independent Fishermen of Quinhagak Cooperative has started a year-long trial of operations

Filene Research Institute launches Center of Excellence for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The centre will identify best practices and develop guides for implementation

US Co-op Innovation Award winners to receive a total of $100,000

The award aims to increase co-op development in communities with low incomes and communities of colour

Interview: Jessica Gordon-Nembhard on past lessons for economic empowerment

'We just need a lot more time, energy and money, to keep that momentum up'

Unifor and Co-op Refinery Complex ratify agreement

The two parties ended a six-month industrial action that had resulted in workers being locked out…

NCBA backs call for state investment in California’s worker co-ops

Worker ownership can help to address the retirement of baby boomers, particularly in the context of…

US credit union movement takes stand against racism

CUNA, the African American Credit Union Coalition, Inclusiv and the NCUA are among those making statements