By Kenzie Love Chris Nichols of Woodshop Workers Co-op in Vancouver concluded his term as CWCF’s BC/Yukon director at the AGM in November 2024. Nichols’s journey with CWCF began many years ago when he became aware of the organization as the apex body for worker co-ops in Canada. He was impressed by CWCF’s work and … Chris Nichols Sees Hope for Worker Co-op Movement
By Kenzie Love Jessica Provencher, who previously served as the Quebec region director on CWCF’s board, concluded her tenure last November. Provencher was inspired to join the board by CWCF Executive Director Hazel Corcoran, whom she had met at a worker co-op Summit in Quebec City in 2011. Corcoran recently expressed her appreciation for … Jessica Provencher Reflects on Her Time on CWCF’s Board
By Kenzie Love Inflation is top of mind for many Canadian small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) these days. A recent survey of Canadian SMEs found 90 percent of them had been impacted by inflation, and another survey of 500 Canadian accountants revealed inflation as the most significant financial threat to Canadian SMEs. With the vast … Inflation Poses Unique Challenges for Worker Co-ops
Full timeBoth permanent and 12-month contracts being offeredLocation: Remote (US, Canada, or Chile) OVERVIEWSSG seeks Climate Action Consultants with expertise in one or more key areas: implementation,analysis, engagement, adaptation, and project leadership. We’re looking for versatile and adaptableteam members to contribute to our climate action projects across the Americas, working withcommunities, local governments, and organizations … SSG Climate Action Consultants (Multiple Hires)
Full Time, Permanent Location: Remote (US, Canada, or Chile) OVERVIEW SSG seeks an Adaptation Specialist to contribute to our climate action projects while leading our adaptation and resilience work for communities, local governments, and organizations across the Americas. The ideal candidate brings expertise in climate vulnerability and risk assessment, along with strong project management and … SSG Climate Action Consultant: Adaptation Specialist
By Lacey Chyz Lacey Chyz is the founder of Self Help and Solidarity, an empowerment agency that educates people about the power of cooperation, and facilitates opportunities for sustainable community economic development. The Connections and Networking Every conference boasts about networking opportunities, but nothing compares to cooperation among cooperatives! This fundamental co-op … Five Reasons to Plan Ahead to Attend the 2025 CWCF Conference
Jackie Somerville is a past CWCF board member who once belonged to Edible worker co-op, an experience she recalls fondly. Thank you for allowing me to join the Zoom call for the CWCF 2024 Conference. The enthusiasm and ideas of all the participants reawakens my zest for my own life and projects. It brought back … Conference 2024 Reflection
By Kenzie Love CWCF’s second-ever fully virtual conference took place from November 19-21 with a theme of Unleashing Worker Co-ops for Success. In keeping with this theme, the event recognized the profound economic, social, and environmental challenges facing both workers and worker co-ops, while also celebrating the creativity, passion, and excitement worker co-ops have … Conference 2024 Overview
CWCF is pleased to feature Daphane Nelson of CoActive Developments Worker Co-op as a presenter at its Forum on co-op conversions, taking place November 20 from 7 – 9 pm ET. The Forum will explore the value of co-op conversions. and also the benefits of proposed new legislation to give co-op conversions comparable tax treatment … CWCF 2024 Conference: Worker Co-op Conversions
CWCF is pleased to feature Let’s Talk Worker Co-ops: Building Decolonized Co-ops, a workshop at the 2024 Conference presented by Kisa Hamilton, Denise Bishop-Earle, and Yvette Bailey of Transform Practice. Taking place from 2:30 – 4:00 pm ET on November 19, the workshop will explore how to build diverse, inclusive, and welcoming co-ops focusing on … CWCF 2024 Conference: Let’s Talk Worker Co-ops