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Electric co-op members challenge board on democracy

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

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…

Social and solidarity economy on the agenda for 2022 International Labour Conference

The conference will discuss the role of the SSE and human-centred economic 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

Co-op Group AGM 2021: Motions for member voting

Members will vote on issues like support for the wider co-op movement, sustainability and funding for…

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…

Record number of candidates standing for Co-op Party in May elections

The Party launched its 2021 elections campaign on 8 April via an online event

US co-ops welcome Biden’s infrastructure plan

Electric co-operatives were included in the plan

Preston Council agrees to join Liverpool and Wirral on regional mutual bank

The North West Mutual Bank will help the authority develop its community wealth building initiative

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

Obituary: Stan Newens, co-operator who served the movement as MP and MEP

A lifelong advocate of social justice who also served as president of the London Co-operative Society

Social economy organisations draw up wishlist for Europe’s sectoral plan

The European Commission is engaging with social economy networks to find out what they expect from…