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Report highlights advantages of co-op working in tech and culture sectors

The report is based on research carried out in 2019 and 2020 on co-ops in creative…

Electric co-op members challenge board on democracy

Members of Powell Valley Electric Co-op have been calling for more openess and accountability

Democracy, you’re on mute: A co-op alternative to Zoom

The Online Meeting Cooperative use open source software, with hardware powered by renewable energy

New drive for co-op democracy from the members up

Members for Cooperation wants to encourage the movement to do more to grow its ownership models…

Canada to expand rental assistance for low-income households in co-op housing

The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada welcomed the plans, which were announced in the 2021 Budget

USAID procurement process puts Woccu at a disadvantage, says Cuna

'We've seen a reduction in funding and a lesser share going towards smaller nonprofit organisations and…

REI reports $US34.5m loss for 2020

'We entered 2020 with incredible momentum, after more than a decade of record growth. Then, the…

Worker co-op responds to marijuana legalisation in New York

High Mi Madre welcomed the legalisation but said further work was needed to ensure equity and…

More electric co-ops to join exodus from Tri-State supplier contract

Three co-ops are already negotiating an exit settlement with the energy generator

US co-ops welcome Biden’s infrastructure plan

Electric co-operatives were included in the plan

Issues facing America’s electric co-ops after the ice storm

The sector has taken a huge financial hit from February's freeze and is dealing with issues…

Worker co-ops launch new policy platform in New York

The platform recommends direct investment in the sector and the creation of community-controlled working spaces