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January 2025 Newsletter

Volume 17 Issue 1

From the CWCF Blog

INFLATION POSES UNIQUE CHALLENGES FOR WORKER CO-OPS


While worker co-ops face some of the same challenges as conventional businesses regarding inflation, how they respond is likely to be different.


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L’INFLATION, SOURCE DE DÉFIS PARTICULIERS POUR LES COOPÉRATIVES DE TRAVAIL

Cela dit, même si les coops de travail et les entreprises traditionnelles rencontrent des défis semblables à ce chapitre, leur façon d’y répondre risque de différer.



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Member Profile

DREAM BIKE ENVISIONS CHANGE FROM THE SCREEN TO THE WORLD


The Co-op's founders saw an opportunity to engage their passions for cycling and gaming while breaking free of the typical power dynamics in the gaming industry.


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JESSICA PROVENCHER REFLECTS ON HER TIME ON CWCF’S BOARD

Having recently concluded a 12-year stint as CWCF's Quebec director, Jessica Provencher hopes worker co-ops will continue to work towards a better world both at home and abroad.

JESSICA PROVENCHER POSE UN REGARD RÉTROSPECTIF SUR SON PASSAGE AU CA DE LA FCCT

Ayant récemment terminé un mandat de 12 ans à titre d'administratrice pour le Québec de la FCCT, Jessica Provencher espère que les coopératives de travail continueront à œuvrer pour un monde meilleur, tant au pays qu'à l'étranger.

CHRIS NICHOLS SEES HOPE FOR WORKER CO-OP MOVEMENT

CWCF's former BC/Yukon region board member recognizes Canada's worker co-op movement is in a precarious position, but also appreciates the bright spots he's witnessed.

ICA CONFERENCE REAFFIRMS VALUE OF CO-OP MODEL FOR CWCF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Happening in advance of this year's UN International Year of Co-operatives, the Global Co-operative Conference in New Delhi was an inspiring experience for Hazel Corcoran.



NEW CWCF MEMBERS


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NEW BOARD MEMBER PROFILES


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WORKER CO-OP ACADEMY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Apply now to participate in this online training program that coaches start-up groups through the process of developing and launching their worker co-op enterprises in a supportive cohort, with the help of experienced co-op developers.


JOIN THE WORKER COOPERATIVE FUTURE COALITION

Stand with CWCF to build a pathway for employee ownership across Canada.


DID YOU KNOW?


The Co-operators' Co-operative Development Program (CDP) offers grants of up to $20,000 to to cover costs associated with co-operative business development.

Worker Co-op News

IN CANADA

SSG is hiring climate action consultants.


The Nova Scotia Co-operative Council is accepting applications for the Distinguished Co-operator Award.


The Nova Scotia Co-operative Council's Community Impact Fund is hiring a portfolio manager.


Nominations for the CMC Awards are due February 12, 2025.


Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada’s Analysis of the 2024 Fall Economic Statement.


Registration is now open for the Ontario Co-operative Association's Co-operative Young Leaders camps.


2024 End of Year Q&A: Sonja Novkovic.


Atlantic Edge Credit Union Opens on Fogo Island.

INTERNATIONALLY

Applications for the Cooperative Development Foundation's Cooperative Leaders and Scholars Program are due February 3, 2o25.


Registration is now open for a bookkeeping co-operative's 2025 workshops.


Sewa, the union empowering informal women workers through co-ops.


Co-operatives helping residents, businesses in Jackson.


How can worker ownership fix jobs and firms in low-wage sectors?


Cooperative care models address global needs and improve social well-being.

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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 organizations that support the growth and development of worker co-operatives. 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

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