April 2024 Newsletter

Volume 16 Issue 4

Co-op Profile

MAMBOMAMBO’S MEMBERS THINK OUTSIDE THE BOSS

Tired of the unfair demands working for conventional businesses, the Co-op's members have embraced a model that gives them greater control.

From the CWCF Blog

FEDIVERSE MODEL OFFERS SOCIAL MEDIA A SECOND CHANCE

Many businesses (worker co-ops included) continue to use the major platforms even if they run counter to many of their values. But an alternative does exist: the Fediverse.

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CWCF News & Events

A WIN FOR THE WORKER CO-OP SECTOR IN THE CANADIAN BUDGET

The federal budget 2024 announced that sales of businesses to worker co-operatives would be eligible for a capital gains tax exemption of up to $10 million!

VICTOIRE POUR LE SECTEUR DES COOPÉRATIVES DE TRAVAIL DANS LE BUDGET FÉDÉRAL!

À l’annonce du budget fédéral de 2024, on a appris que la vente des entreprises à des coopératives de travail serait admissible à une exonération des gains en capital jusqu’à 10 millions de dollars.

NEW CWCF MEMBERS

BMP Solidarity Co-operative
Metanoia Farmers Worker Co-operative
Sunflower Facilitation and Counselling Co-op

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UPCOMING MIXERS

Winnipeg, May 27: 7-9 pm.
Halifax, June 10: 6:30-9 pm.

Connect with members of the local worker co-op community.

CWCF WELCOMES SIMON KINSEY

Simon Kinsey, a graduate student at Carleton University, is joining the CWCF as an intern for the months of April and May to conduct research on emerging horizons in the worker cooperative sector.

INTERVIEW WITH JANIELLE MAXWELL

The outgoing Coordinator for CWCF's JEDDI Business Conversions Project reflects on its significance for both her and CWCF.

CWCF SEEKS INPUT FOR 2024 CONFERENCE

Our 2024 Conference will be taking place virtually November 19-21. As part of the planning process, please take a moment to complete a brief survey by May 3 which will inform what content we feature.

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WHAT IS A WORKER CO-OP?

Learn all about the major types of co-operatives and more at this free introductory webinar May 22, 1 pm ET.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Curious about the services CWCF offers? Our new streamlined member benefits page outlines all the available perks.

Worker Co-op News

IN CANADA

Help Save Glitter Bean Café.
Home Care Workers Cooperative launches Virtual Caregivers Network.
Union Cooperative Initiative presents Cooperative Community Builder Training Program starting May 2024.
Ontario Co-operative Association offers virtual On Board workshop .
International Centre for Co-operative Management (ICCM) study tour to Mondragon, Spain June 15-23, 2024.
Deadline to Apply for Graduate Programs in Co-operative Management of the ICCM - May 31.

INTERNATIONALLY

New legislation could accelerate the development of worker co-operatives across the US.
2024 ACE Institute : July 24-27, Bismarck, North Dakota.
Mondragon: The 70,000 workers showing the world another way to earn a living.

The Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation (CWCF) is a national, bilingual grassroots membership organization of and for worker

co-operatives, related types of co-operatives (multi-stakeholder co-ops and worker-shareholder co-ops), and organizations that support the growth and development of worker cooperatives. CWCF's e-newsletter is available free of charge to anyone with an e-mail address and an interest in worker co-operative developments in Canada. Please send comments, suggestions, or news about your co-op to:

Kenzie Love

Editor of the CWCF Newsletter

admin@canadianworker.coop

(403) 276-8250