By Tommy Allen The Eastern Conference for Workplace Democracy (ECWD) was an inspiring demonstration of how much engaged citizens and workers care about their community. There were hundreds of participants, and the program was 36-pages long. Canada’s worker co-op community is less than a quarter of the size in comparison, but if you compare that … Eastern Conference for Workplace Democracy (ECWD) 2017
This webinar presented information on concepts, tools and insights into how to reduce the potential for conflict and gain new ideas on how to deal with it when it appears. Participants had the opportunity to share and learn from each other’s experiences and insights. Brian shared and explored concepts and insights which he has gleaned … Conflict Management in a Worker Co-operative with Brian Scott, December 5, 2017
This webinar discussed practices in good governance for worker co-operatives including discussion on the following governance-related topics as requested by worker co-op members in CWCF’s 2017 member survey. How can worker co-ops move good workers to good member-owners? Discussion about membership and responsibilities and how to share/disseminate that information to new members. Participatory decision-making and … Good Governance in a Worker Co-operative with Lynn Hannley; November 21, 2017
CONFERENCE of the Canadian Worker Co-op Federation and CoopZone Theme: Co-operation in the Changing World of Work November 1 – 3, 2018, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Humphry Inn & Suites Hashtag: #cwcf2018 Thanks to all who attended! Powerpoint presentations from the conference are posted here. Conference AGM materials as well as the draft strategic plan can be found here. … CWCF Conference 2018
NOTE: to obtain the full Conference Program, please click here. / Pour obtenir le programme du Congrès, cliquez ici. Below are the files you will want to read for CWCF’s 2017 AGM in Gatineau. We regret that most of these documents are available only in English. / Nous regrettons que la plupart de ces documents … 2017 AGM Materials
In light of increasing legislative requirements in various provinces regarding anti-harassment, and more importantly because CWCF wishes to create a safe environment at all events, CWCF’s Board has enacted this Code of Conduct for CWCF events. All attendees including speakers, sponsors and volunteers at CWCF conferences and events are required to agree with this Code … Anti-Harassment Code of Conduct
2017 CWCF – COOPZONE CONFERENCE Ottawa/Gatineau, November 2-4, 2017 Thanks to all who attended. Powerpoint presentations from the conference are now available here. Read the Conference newsletter here. Business Inn, Ottawa / Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Gatineau Theme: Radical Roots/Radical Routes of Worker Co-operation Nous avons le pouvoir. Vivons l’évolution coopérative! The movement for workplace … CWCF-CoopZone Conference 2017
Many people feel intimidated by financial reports. However, without a thorough understanding of financial information, co-operative enterprises cannot succeed (whether for profit or not-for-profit). Worker co-op owners need to understand their co-op’s financial statements and how their jobs contribute to the financial performance of their enterprise. This webinar reviewed the financial statements of a worker co-operative and … Financial Reports: An Essential Tool for Managing Your Co-op with Russ Christianson – May 31, 2017