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Show filtersJohn Lewis: a chronology of his co-op chapter
David J Thompson remembers a man who 'wanted co-ops to build a better, fairer, and more…
Global commerce platform for co-ops prepares for pilot project
US apex body NCBA CLUSA has partnered with Direct Global on the venture to help co-ops…
Desjardins joins the BlackNorth Initiative
Over 200 Canadian organisations have signed a pledge at first BlackNorth Initiative Summit held on 20…
Desjardins Insurance supports local foodbanks during Covid-19 crisis
Desjardins Insurance matched donations of up to $1,000 made to community food banks by its local…
US electric co-ops back new flexible finance bill as they recover from Covid-19
Sector body NRECA says it could save the sector £10bn as it adjusts to falling revenues…
Alaskan anglers form salmon fishing co-op
The Independent Fishermen of Quinhagak Cooperative has started a year-long trial of operations
Filene Research Institute launches Center of Excellence for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The centre will identify best practices and develop guides for implementation
US Co-op Innovation Award winners to receive a total of $100,000
The award aims to increase co-op development in communities with low incomes and communities of colour
Interview: Jessica Gordon-Nembhard on past lessons for economic empowerment
'We just need a lot more time, energy and money, to keep that momentum up'
Unifor and Co-op Refinery Complex ratify agreement
The two parties ended a six-month industrial action that had resulted in workers being locked out…
NCBA backs call for state investment in California’s worker co-ops
Worker ownership can help to address the retirement of baby boomers, particularly in the context of…
