From the CWCF Blog

CO-OPS’ CONTINUED FOCUS ON WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT IS CRITICAL TO ACHIEVING THE AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Advancement in the status of women in both co-ops and society in general is now needed as never before, not just for the benefit of women but for everyone.

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L’ATTENTION SOUTENUE DES COOPÉRATIVES SUR L’AUTONOMISATION DES FEMMES EST ESSENTIELLE À LA MISE EN ŒUVRE DU PROGRAMME DE DÉVELOPPEMENT DURABLE

L’amélioration du statut des femmes, tant dans les coopératives que dans la société en général, est aujourd’hui plus que jamais nécessaire, non seulement pour le bénéfice des femmes, mais pour celui de tous.

CLEANING CO-OP OFFERS EMPOWERMENT OVER EXPLOITATION

The Cleaning Co-ops Founders didn't initially set out to form a co-op. What they did know was what they didn't want: hierarchy, exploitation, and a lack of support.

SAVE THE DATE: CWCF CONFERENCE 2025

CWCF's annual Conference takes place this year at Edmonton's Providence Renewal Centre, November 18-20, with one day devoted exclusively to the International Year of Co-operatives. Watch for more details in the coming months.

JOIN THE CO-OP CONVERSATION

The second installment in CWCF’s Co-op Conversations series February 28 was a great success. Worker co-operators from across the country gathered to learn how the presenters promote their co-op values and the successes and challenges they’ve encountered. The conversation was lively and generated connections sure to continue outside the event. Stay tuned for details on our next session - we’re sure you won’t want to miss it.

YOUNG ADULTS ARTS AND CULTURE GRANTING PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Projects promoting co-operatives (preferably worker co-ops) can apply for a grant of up to $1000 by April 30, 2025.

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RACIAL JUSTICE PROJECT GRANTS AND JEDDI TRAINING BURSARIES ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Apply by April 1 for a racial justice project grant or JEDDI training bursary.

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UPCOMING WEBINARS

• Worker Co-op 101: An Introduction: March 25, 1 pm ET
• Worker Co-op Governance 101: April 10, 12 pm ET
• What is a Worker Co-op?: April 11, 11 am ET
• Worker Co-op Finance 101: April 23, 12 pm ET
• What is a Worker Co-op?: May 15, 1 pm ET
• Co-op Advocacy 101: May 21, 1 pm ET
• Worker Co-op Finance 201: Part I: May 14, 12 pm ET. Part II: September 9, 12 pm ET (registration coming soon)

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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

Editor of the CWCF Newsletter 

admin@canadianworker.coop

(403) 276-8250 

La Fédération canadienne des coopératives de travail (FCCT) est une organisation issue de la base, pancanadienne et bilingue. En son cœur se trouvent les coops qu’elle sert (coopératives de travail, de solidarité et de travailleuses et travailleurs actionnaires) ainsi que les organismes qui soutiennent la croissance et le rayonnement du modèle coopératif. L’infolettre de la FCCT est offerte gratuitement à toute personne disposant d’une adresse courriel et souhaitant en savoir davantage sur le développement des coopératives de travail au Canada. Veuillez soumettre vos commentaires, vos suggestions ou des nouvelles de votre coopérative aux coordonnées suivantes :

Kenzie Love

Rédacteur en chef de l’infolettre de la FCCT

admin@canadianworker.coop

403 276-8250