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The state of retail: Japanese consumer-run co-op takes the sustainable route

'We have been creating the materials we need for our daily life through collaboration ... and…

World digest: Argentine co-op hit by hackers, plus news from Vietnam, Spain and Canada

Data at the utility provider was 'kidnapped' by an online attacker who demanded payment for its…

Co-ops for decent work is the theme for this year’s International Day

The theme feeds into the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly goal 8 - Securing decent work…

Co-op Group backs stricter enforcement of the Modern Slavery Act

The retailer supports 21 recommendations, which would 'give teeth' to the Modern Slavery Act

ILO Future of Work Report highlights role of co-operatives in empowering workers

Workers in the informal economy have improved their situation through organising and working together with co-ops

Credit unions: Global Women’s Leadership Network celebrates tenth anniversary

Since 2009 the network has provided 52 scholarships to women from 22 countries

Barcelona kiosk co-op helps people with disabilities into work

'This initiative will allow us to have more and better opportunities for people with disabilities'

A real living wage for real people’s lives

'If people haven’t got enough money to pay the rent, they’re just a few days away…

Costa Rican co-operative wins UN award for supporting workers with disabilities

The award was presented during a ceremony at the UN headquarters in New York on 3…

International co-op movement adopts declaration on decent work

The ICA commits itself to “respect, promote and act diligently to support the fundamental tenets of…

Revolver awarded Best Ethical Consumer rating

In partnership with Belgian Chocolatiers Callebaut, Revolver is also launching a new range of drinking chocolate

Co-op Group’s festive sandwiches bring a gift for modern slavery campaign

The retailer has donated £50,000 to Stop the Traffik, which has released an app to help…