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Worker Co-ops Show Ingenuity In Coping With Covid-19 —Kenzie Love

June 21, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced all small and medium-size enterprises to change how they do business, and worker co-ops have been no exception. Where they have stood apart, however, is the way in which they’ve responded. By demonstrating flexibility, concern for community, and democratic worker control, worker co-ops have shown why they’re especially resilient in … Worker Co-ops Show Ingenuity In Coping With Covid-19 —Kenzie Love

WE ARE IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE MOVEMENT of BLACK LIVES MATTER

June 5, 2020

We want to recognize the outrage and grief of this moment. It is justified. We feel it, too. The events taking place across North America and the world in response to the murder of George Floyd have given all of us a stark reminder of the ongoing wrong of racism in our communities. Centuries of … WE ARE IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE MOVEMENT of BLACK LIVES MATTER

Co-ops and COVID-19: Seizing the Opportunity —Kenzie Love

April 21, 2020

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

Employee Succession: The Co-op Solution —Kenzie Love

February 21, 2020

“Where there’s a problem,” says Wendy Keats of the Co-op Enterprise Council of New Brunswick (CECNB), “there’s usually a co-op solution.” When it comes to the future of many small and medium-sized businesses in Canada, it’s hard to dispute that there’s a problem. By the end of 2023, 50 percent (550,000) of current small business … Employee Succession: The Co-op Solution —Kenzie Love

What If We had an Antidote to Worker Co-ops Selling out? The case for indivisible reserves in worker co-operatives

January 17, 2020

By Hazel Corcoran I read with great concern about the sale of New Belgium Brewery to Kirin-owned Lion Little World Beverages. The concern is not only for the loss of this ESOP, as disappointing as that is. Rather, it is because we know that every ESOP, worker co-operative and enterprise in the solidarity economy is … What If We had an Antidote to Worker Co-ops Selling out? The case for indivisible reserves in worker co-operatives

Worker Co-ops and the Social and Solidarity Economy

December 19, 2019

By Kenzie Love Strengthening ties to the social and solidarity economy (SSE) is a key part of CWCF’s strategic plan. But what exactly is the SSE, how do worker co-ops fit into it, and how can they best collaborate with it? And what about social enterprises? Here’s a start at answering these questions. What is … Worker Co-ops and the Social and Solidarity Economy

How Co-ops Are Responding to Climate Change

August 20, 2019

By Kenzie Love As with all businesses, the climate crisis presents a challenge for worker co-ops, and at this point there may be as many questions as there are answers. But here’s a start at understanding some of the issues they face. How are co-ops uniquely positioned to respond to climate change? Co-ops’ unique ability … How Co-ops Are Responding to Climate Change

Leading Effective Meetings Webinar

May 31, 2019

This webinar provided insights into how we think and process information, then presented some models that can be used to keep discussions on track and arrive at decisions that can be supported by the whole group. The webinar was presented by Rick Proven. Rick is an adult educator and worker cooperative member. After 32 years … Leading Effective Meetings Webinar

The Take

November 23, 2018

The Inclusive Economy: Stories of Community Economic Development in Manitoba

November 22, 2018