February 2024 Newsletter

Volume 16 Issue 2

From the CWCF Blog

ROSCAS ARE AN OVERLOOKED BUT VITAL PART OF THE CO-OPERATIVE SECTOR

Although they go by a variety of different names, ROSCAs play an important role both financially and socially in cultures around the world.

Co-op Profile

CO-OPERATIVE CLEANERS OF ONTARIO HARNESSES THE POWER OF WORKER CO-OPS

Co-operative Cleaners of Ontario isn’t just about cleaning, but also about establishing relationships with customers while at the same providing members of marginalized groups with meaningful work.

CWCF News & Events

WORKER CO-OP ACADEMY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Groups of three or more people with a concept for a worker co-op are encouraged to apply.

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CWCF YOUNG ADULT ARTS AND CULTURE GRANT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Apply now to receive a grant of up to $1000 for a young adult-led project promoting worker co-ops.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH CWCF MEMBERS

Several worker co-ops across the country are currently hiring. Check out our job board for more information.

UPCOMING CWCF WEBINARS

Worker Co-op Finance 101, 12 pm ET February 22.
Worker Co-op Governance 101 , 12 pm ET on March 7.
What is a Worker Co-op? February 26 at 1 pm ET and March 20 at 12 pm ET.

FREE FILM SCREENING

Join CWCF staff and members of Toronto's worker co-op sector for a screening of the film (R)evolution – le travail est humain, which explores worker co-ops' inspiring solutions to current issues. Taking place in late March, exact date to be confirmed (watch our social media for details). The film is in French with English subtitles, to be followed by a meet-and-greet.

SAVE THE DATE: CWCF CONFERENCE 2024

CWCF's 2024 Conference will be taking place virtually November 19-21. Watch for more details in the coming months.

DID YOU KNOW?

CWCF's JEDDI Business Conversion Project’s Service Provider Database provides contact information for service providers who have expertise within the Co-operative, Social Purpose, and Social Enterprise sectors. Check it out if you're If you currently pursuing a business model conversion to a Co-operative (and other employee/ community-owned structures) or a Social Enterprise OR developing one from the ground up.

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Worker Co-op News

IN CANADA

ANAK Publishing Worker Cooperative of Winnipeg is the 2023 recipient of The Co-operative Achievement Award by the Manitoba Cooperative Association.
The International Centre for Co-operative Management at Saint Mary's University has several upcoming educational opportunities.
The BC Co-operative Association presents a workshop on member engagement at 11:30 am PST March 20.
The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada is hiring a Co-operative Development Specialist.

INTERNATIONALLY

Igalia open source tech co-op offers advice on scaling a co-op beyond 100 members.
Richard Wolff argues for the need to substitute workers’ self-directed cooperatives for hierarchical capitalist business.
Preparations underway for 2025 International Year of Co-operatives.
Co-operation Jackson at 10: Lessons for Building a Solidarity Economy.

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