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Show filtersDesjardins 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…
US credit union movement takes stand against racism
CUNA, the African American Credit Union Coalition, Inclusiv and the NCUA are among those making statements
Co-ops publish solidarity statements in response to the death of George Floyd
A number of co-operatives and co-operative apex bodies have pledged to fight discrimination and injustice
USDA announces $1bn in loan guarantees for rural businesses
Co-ops are among businesses that could benefit from this measure
