SSG: Worker co-op leading climate planning in North America

The Canadian co-op works with governments, organisations, and communities to design and implement climate action strategies

Iowa co-op power plant designated a National Historic Landmark

Volunteers now want to make the site the National Rural Electrification Administration Museum

US legislators back bill to speed disaster aid to electric co-ops

NRECA CEO Jim Matheson said the bill is 'an important step towards a stronger, more responsive…

Minnesota grocery co-ops propose merger

Members will vote on the proposal this autumn

Great Lakes Credit Union collects 10,000 supply items for local schools

Items such as workbooks, pens and backpacks were donated in northern Illinois via GLCU branches

Applications open for Co-operatives UK’s Youth Advisory Group

Deadline for applications is midnight 18 August

REI co-op reaches deal with workers for a path to union contracts

The agreement includes a national bargaining structure and wage increases for workers at union stores who…

New roadmap for Chile’s rural co-ops

Chile’s public sector is partnering with the International Labour Organization to strengthen co-operativism in rural areas…

UK’s co-op youth gather for national summit

The event, which heard from community, arts and student housing co-ops, was hosted by Co-operatives UK…

ICA Asia Pacific partners with Heifer International to combat hunger

The collaboration sees Heifer International shift “from supporting individual households to addressing the broader structural barriers”

Kitty’s Launderette crowdfunder to expand eco washing service

The Liverpool launderette and social space co-op wants funds for an electric van and rooftop solar…

UN marks International Day of Cooperatives

The event included discussions on how co-ops drive inclusive and sustainable solutions for a better world