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New chair for the World Council of Credit Unions

Rafał Matusiak was appointed after Woccu's 2020 Annual General Meeting

Desjardins joins the BlackNorth Initiative

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

Build back greener: Copac webinar urges co-ops to lead on climate

'The time for co-operation and concern for community is now!' says Ariel Guarco.

Southern Co-op colleagues take part in a ‘stay active’ competition

Colleagues have raised charity funds and stayed in shape thorugh the lockdown crisis

Community looks to buy Welsh coastal landmark

The community benefit society wants to take over the Front Street Gun Tower for in Pembroke…

How Covid-19 bailouts failed non-standard and platform co-op workers

A report from Cecop calls for new measures to recognise non-standard workers in the European economy

US outdoor retailer REI plans layoffs as Covid-19 hits trade

The co-op is to shed 400 workers from its stores across the US

Plunkett Foundation releases Vision for a Covid-19 Rural Recovery

'We don’t just want to rebuild the rural economy – we want to ensure it is…

Co-ops respond to new European Skills Agenda

The agenda aims to ensure that people have access to lifelong learning opportunities and the right…

EU leaders agree on the post-Covid €750bn recovery deal

Cooperatives Europe welcomed the deal but said it regretted some cuts in EU programmes and policies…

Heart of England Co-op puts £10k into community business fund

The money will help Co-operative & Community Finance fund community initiatives

Co-op Group rolls out bodycams in bid to tackle retail crime

'Shop workers play an essential role serving communities, yet they have to contend with unprecedented levels…