By Kenzie Love The Trump administration’s recent actions on international trade have destabilized the global economy, and co-ops have felt the impact. The old economic order as it pertained to trade may be a thing of the past. But instead of pining for the supposed stability and prosperity of a bygone era, it’s important to … Trade Agreements Must Prioritize People Over Profits: Worker Co-ops Can Help
Job Duties electrical installation, maintenance and repair of solar photovoltaics, solar hot water, solar pool heating, and solar thermal systems installing solar photovoltaic panels, inverters, and associated equipment on rooftops of residential and commercial buildings installing electrical conservation equipment, energy-efficient lighting fixtures and general electrical work supervising apprentices completing solar site assessments preparing solar assessment … VREC: Electrician & Solar Photovoltaics Installer
By Hazel Corcoran Finance 201 Board meeting/mixer JEDDI committee Conference 2025 CWCF was pleased to have members from several of our worker co-ops participate in Part I of our recent webinar, Worker Co-op Finance 201. Our presenter, experienced co-op developer Russ Christianson, reviewed the participating co-ops’ financial statements and helped them to understand what aspects … Report from the Executive Director, June 2025
By Kenzie Love Much has been written in recent years about the rise of precarious employment and the decline of permanent, salaried 9-to-5 positions. Although this is indeed a serious issue, lamenting the decline of these jobs is only part of the story, since as Ronaldo Munck observes, it centres the experience of workers in … Lessons from the Global South
Put yourself on the map! Co-ops founded and led by Equity-denied groups (EDGs) – women, non-binary, Black, People of Colour, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities and immigrant communities are invited to take part in a research project! CWCF is partnering with Dr. Julia Fursova of the University of New Brunswick and a Community Advisory Circle … Invitation to Research Project: Worker Co-ops led by Equity-Denied Groups
Purpose: Reporting directly to the VP Product & Technology, the Content Management Specialist (CMS) is responsible for managing Stocksy’s online content, ensuring our website’s CMS content is accurate and up to date. This role will work closely with the marketing team on marketing campaigns and projects to ensure delivery of website requirements and help to … Stocksy: Content Management Specialist
Purpose: The Business Development Representative (BDR) will help drive growth by identifying and engaging new potential customers. The role is responsible for outbound prospecting, lead qualification, and setting up opportunities for our Sales Team. Reporting directly to the Sales Director, the BDR will directly contribute to Stocksy’s expansion in key markets, including enterprise brands and agencies. Reports … Stocksy: Business Development Representative
By Kenzie Love With 2025 being a UN-declared International Year of Co-operatives, co-ops are in the spotlight as a key means of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. While co-ops can play a valuable role in achieving all of the goals, Goal 7, clean and affordable energy is an area where they have already demonstrated their … Co-ops Are the Way Towards Affordable and Clean Energy
All CWCF members are required to pay dues annually, providing an important source of revenue that helps support the Federation’s work. Worker Co-op Members pay dues based upon the wages paid by the worker co-op to its members, employees and/or contractors, limited by both a minimum and maximum amount of dues. CWCF’s membership year matches … CWCF’s Membership Renewal Process Explained
The Canadian Worker Co-op Federation (CWCF) offers technical assistance grants to worker co-ops that are, or agree to become, members of CWCF to hire a co-op developer or other professional to help with a challenge that the co-op is facing. Assistance can be sought in any area needed such as marketing, financial administration, governance, conflict … Technical Assistance Grants Help Co-ops With Long-Term Visioning