By Kenzie Love and Hazel Corcoran As Simon Kinsey observes in his recent case study, Value and Challenges of the Worker Co-op Model, the value of the worker co-op model, in offering workers the power to be collectively self-employed and to be able to disengage from the exploitative wage labour market, is clear. It’s also … How CWCF Is Addressing the Challenges of the Worker Co-op Model
By Hazel Corcoran CWCF runs a program called the Common Good Capital Registered Plan Program. Through this program, worker co-ops, other types of co-ops, Community Economic Development funds, and related entities can have qualified shares or bonds held in self-directed registered plans, specifically RRSPs and TFSAs. This is helpful in capitalizing eligible enterprises, for both … CWCF Seeks to Facilitate Use of RRSPs and TFSAs in Co-ops
Featured this week: A Consultant position within the Skills Branch The consultant will be responsible for delivering financial literacy workshops for young people, coordinating and facilitating pre-incubation and incubation programs, and promoting these programs while ensuring participant satisfaction. The profile sought includes a degree in humanities, social sciences, administration, education, economics or law, experience … Opportunities with Impact ON
Call for AGM Resolutions Resolutions for the CWCF AGM in November are due on September 20, 2024, for the virtual AGM which will take place on November 20th. Please see the CWCF Resolutions process, including the Resolutions Form on the last page, at this link. Please submit resolutions to Resolutions Committee Chair Jessica Provencher, copying Executive … Call for Resolutions and Awards
By Kenzie Love BMP Solidarity Co-op is located on the site of a former bar purchased in 2021 by the Société de Développement Communautaire Milton Parc, one of North America’s largest community land trusts, which subsequently extended a vote to the community on what to do with the space. Community members came out in favour … BMP Co-op Celebrates Solidarity
We are hiring a service writer / mechanic with professional shop experience to join our service team at Urbane Cyclist! As an important resource for keeping the cycling community riding, we emphasize high standards for repairs and excellent customer service. We strive to maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment that does not discriminate against … Service Writer/Mechanic
The Co-operative Care Alliance (CCA) is seeking a Fundraising Campaign Coordinator to develop and implement a number of fundraising campaigns to meet CCA’s goals. CCA is looking to develop a co-operative entrepreneurs through a co-op development fund as well as promote our online Virtual Caregivers Network (VCN) to promote the health and wellbeing of personal … Fundraising Campaign Coordinator
By Simon Kinsey, CWCF intern A cursory glance at worker cooperative history reveals the worker cooperative model to be remarkably flexible. Just in Canada, we have seen examples of people turning to worker cooperatives to save their jobs, to create new jobs, to provide a service to their community, to pursue greater autonomy, to experiment … Value and Challenges of the Worker Co-op Model
By Hazel Corcoran Worker Co-op Academy/Mixers/Conference/Lobbying As we move towards summer, CWCF has many projects underway. I’m excited to announce the recent launch of the third iteration of our Worker Co-op Academy. Four groups are participating in this cohort, with experienced co-op developer Russ Christianson continuing to serve as our lead instructor. Past participants, including … Report from the Executive Director, May 2024
By Kenzie Love The problems with the big social media platforms are well known: the concentration of ownership, the lack of control or privacy, the ability to spread misinformation, and more. Despite these and other problems, however, “their use is still practically compulsory in order to advertise a person’s work or spread urgent news.” The … Fediverse Model Offers Social Media a Second Chance