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Solidarity economy: Case studies from Rojava and Jackson, Mississippi

Sacajawea Hall from Cooperation Jackson and Huriye Semdin from Rojava shared their experience during a workshop…

A co-op future for broadband in America?

'It’s galling to see billions wasted on big companies when we know local providers would provide…

Unions and co-ops – a new way forward for workers?

Dr Cilla Ross and Pat Conaty discussed new ways to empower workers in the age of…

US credit unions can expect slower loan growth amid economic uncertainty, says Cuna

'We expect to see the pace of economic growth slow and foresee continued healthy, albeit less…

Leaders from Dominica’s credit unions visit US for training and information exchange

Credit unions, which serve 97% of the island's population, were severely affected by Hurricane Maria in…

US credit union movement hits back at attacks on tax exemption

Sector advocates warn that the movement’s opponents in the corporate banking world are switching focus from…

US financial co-op donates to flood disaster relief fund

‘Our donation is tied to the foundation of the credit union movement – people helping people’

Desjardins Group reports on contribution to SDGs

The finance co-op has made commitments on climate change and is supporting community projects

US federal credit unions could be allowed to serve legal cannabis businesses

In light of potential regulatory changes, the National Association of Federally Insured Credit Unions has released…

Alberta co-op plans to disrupt traditional investment methods

Local Investing YYC supports local entrepreneurs with a business opportunity in need of investment

US credit unions respond to Trump’s housing finance reform

Credit unions must have guaranteed access to the secondary mortgage market and that access must be…

Desjardins removes certain single-use plastic products

In three months the group avoided the purchase of 30,000 plastic water bottles