Based in Calgary, Mateusz Salmassi has served as CWCF’s Social Media Assistant since 2019. He is responsible for creating and posting content for CWCF’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feeds, and has overseen a steady growth in followers for all of these, particularly Instagram. Mateusz has long had an interest in creating a more just world, … Staff Profile: Mateusz Salmassi
We have been monitoring the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our members closely, and it has become clear in recent weeks many worker co-operatives will need support to recover or continue their operations during and after the pandemic. We are already aware of various changes: some members are far busier than before but without … CWCF Emergency Relief: Supports to Worker Co-operatives re: Covid-19
While no one knows how much longer the COVID-19 virus has to play out, there’s a growing sense that life after the pandemic can’t just be a return to the status quo. The current crisis has shone a spotlight on problems that existed before (the climate crisis, growing inequality, precarious employment), and are certain to … Co-ops and COVID-19: Seizing the Opportunity —Kenzie Love
This webinar covers: An overview of COVID-19, its symptoms, and appropriate precautions to take (By a public health nurse). The responsibilities of employers (By a lawyer from Iler Campbell). Small group discussions on solidarity and collaboration among co-ops. Information on supports available to co-ops from the federal government and supports CWCF can provide to member co-ops. Information on the proposal … Webinar: Worker Co-ops and COVID-19
The world around us has changed dramatically in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, with increasing homelessness, much higher cost of living, fast-growing and disturbing income inequality, and naked corporate greed on display. The co-operative model, especially when partnered with government, is a proven way to help ordinary working-class people shine in times of darkness, … CWCF Proposal – Building Community Resilience
CWCF is pleased to welcome Jessica Valentine to its board of directors, acclaiming her as its director for the BC/Yukon region at its 2019 AGM. Jessica has been a member of Woodshop Worker’s Co-op for the past six years, currently serving as its marketing director. She brings 15 years of sales and marketing experience to … Board Member Profile: Jessica Valentine
Over more than 40 years, the Winnipeg store now called Organic Planet has had several different names but one common mission: the distribution of food that matters. This long journey began when a consumer co-op known as Harvest Collective opened in 1978, which ultimately declared bankruptcy in 1999 and closed its doors. A former member … Organic Planet Offers Food With a Philosophy- Kenzie Love
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, we find ourselves in the midst of difficult times and a rapidly changing situation. We have set up a post on our website that already contains many valuable resources, and we will be adding to it as more become available. But in the meantime, we wanted to let … A Message from CWCF