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Lessons from Canada’s Co-operatives and Mutuals Congress

The Congress discussed issues around the changing world of work, digitisation and justice

Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative achieves 57.9% renewable generation for 2023

The percentage puts the co-op well ahead of the state’s requirement

Canadian government allocates $1.5bn to co‑op housing scheme

Co-designed with sector apex CHF Canada, it is the country's largest investment in building new co-op…

Filene Research Institute looks back on work for credit unions as it turns 35

'Our success is a testament to the collaborative spirit of our members and the dedication of…

US electric co-op apex bags $4m grant for cybersecurity initiative

The project will give electric co-ops new tools to detect, respond to and recover from cyber…

US electric co-ops apex sues government over green power rules

Green groups have welcomed new rules to tackle climate change, but NRECA says they are unlawful…

Bayard Rusin: Co-op links to an unsung civil rights hero

David J Thompson celebrates an activist and co-op resident who is finally receiving recognition for his…

Financial education across the credit union movement

'One of the defining factors that differentiates us from banks in particular is that we have…

NCBA Clusa launches $15m food security project with Timor Leste

The project will work with 27 farmers’ groups in the municipalities of Aileu, Ainaro, Dili and…

US electric co-ops hit out at new rules to cut fossil power plant pollution

Health organisations and climate action groups welcomed the rules but Nreca says the plan is 'unlawful,…

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…