Here’s a look at some of the conference sessions led by our Chicago partners and members you can attend when you register for the Worker Co-op Conference. Co-ops as a Black Liberatory Practice Renee Hatcher, PATHS Chicago & Tamah Yisrael, Cooperación New Orleans Language: English This workshop will explore cooperative economics as a core […]
Check out the conference schedule
Get ready to immerse yourself in WCC24! Explore our dynamic lineup of insightful sessions, engaging workshops, and opportunities to foster relationships. Join us as we celebrate the flourishing momentum of worker ownership and the resurgence of workers’ rights organizing in the United States.
Meet the Chicago Host Committee
Meet the Chicago host committee! The host committee’s main purpose is to ensure that the conference is highly informed by and engaged with Chicago-based USFWC members and other co-ops. WCC24 will attract attendees from across the country, and we want the conference to reflect the amazing organizing in Chicago, as well as the national movement. […]
Sponsor WCC24
2024 Sponsorship Packet Are you excited to be part of the biggest Worker Co-op Conference to date? Presented by the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives and the Democracy at Work Institute, the 2024 Worker Co-op Conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the USFWC, and continue to build […]
Announcing 2023 Event Scholarships for USFWC Members
Are you a worker owner looking to build up your skills, or network with cooperators? As we continue to support local events this year, the USFWC is proud to share a new program to invest in worker co-op leadership: the Principle 5 Scholarship Program. Co-op Principle 5 underscores the need for education, training, and sharing […]
Update on the USFWC support of Regional Events in 2023
Lea este anuncio en español aquí This year the USFWC is exploring new ways to support regional worker co-op ecosystems while our team takes some rest between organizing national conferences. By spotlighting a few grassroots partners, we hope that members and champions in the field can deepen connections for co-op development, training, technical assistance, cross […]
The 2022 Worker Co-op Conference is in the books!
Para leer esta entrada en español haga clic aquí The 2022 Worker Co-op Conference created some much-needed space for our movement to gather, connect, and learn alongside each other. Our USFWC and DAWI teams hosted about 500 people from across the U.S. and around the world on September 9-10, bringing together worker owners, co-op developers, […]
Keynote: Day 2 with Maurice Mitchell of the Working Families Party
Existing inequalities are exacerbated during crises. This fact has been well-documented over the past few months as the pandemic has disproportionately affected Black and Brown communities. Relief efforts have been equally damaging, failing to help many business owners of color retain jobs and keep the doors open. As protests continue across the country calling for […]
Watch the Day 1 Keynote Session
If you missed Thursday’s keynote, we got you. Watch the session to see our keynote discussion with Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis, as well as comments from Representative Rashida Tlaib, NYC Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal, and Senator Bernie Sanders!
#WorkerCoops2020 Breakouts UPDATED INFO
Thank you all for your patience as we navigate technical difficulties. We have updated information for our second set of breakouts, scheduled for 4:45pm ET / 3:45pm CT / 1:45pm PT and now UPDATED to start 15 minutes later. Please check your email for updated Zoom links for the sessions. Sept 10, Day 1 Breakouts […]