Chris Nichols is co-founder and general manager of Wood Shop Workers’ Co-op, a furniture and millwork co-op operating out of Vancouver, BC. With a Masters in Social and Political Thought and over 10 years carpentry experience, he likes to get his hands dirty, both literally and figuratively. He lives in East Vancouver in a co-owned … CWCF Welcomes Chris Nichols as BC/Yukon Director
By CWCF Staff From June 12th to 14th, Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) held their annual Congress in Ottawa. This grand occasion consisted of 3 days of informative and insightful sessions, activities, and discussions with various leaders and representatives from the co-operative sector, as well as other allies. On Monday the 12th, the congress started … CWCF’s Involvement at the Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada Congress
Resolutions for the CWCF AGM in November are due on September 15, 2023, in order to not be considered “late”, with a different process. Please see the CWCF Resolutions process, including the Resolutions Form on the last page, at this link: https://canadianworker.coop/cwcf-agm-resolutions-process/. Please submit any resolutions to Jessica Provencher, copying Executive Director Hazel Corcoran. Call … Call for Resolutions and Nominations
Executive Assistant (Remote)(Le français suit)Developed: July 11, 2023 (Closed) The Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation (CWCF) is a national, bilingual grassroots membership organization of and for worker co-operatives, related types of co-operatives, and organizations that support the growth and development of worker co-operatives. CWCF is seeing an ambitious, results-driven Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director … CWCF Accepting Applications for an Executive Assistant
Ten years into the sole proprietorship he had founded in Nanaimo, BC, in 2013 Ben Geselbracht was looking for a change. Geselbracht wanted to remain involved with the business without having to shoulder all the day-to-day responsibilities by himself. The worker co-op model beckoned, and armed with a technical assistance grant from CWCF to help … Nanaimo Co-op Does Yeoman’s Work – Kenzie Love
By Kenzie Love The question of why some worker co-ops succeed while others do not has no simple answers. But one clear measure of “failure” would be for worker co-ops not to learn from the experiences their peers have had in navigating the challenges many of them face. With over 20 years in business as … What Worker Co-ops Can Learn from SSG
Sope Ogunrinde is assisting CWCF as a consultant to its JEDDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, and Inclusion) Business Conversions project. Sope is currently the Project manager for Social Innovation and Social Finance at Co-operative and Mutuals Canada and works with sector stakeholders to mobilize co-operatives to apply for capacity-building grants and collaborates with numerous other … Sope Ogunrinde
By Kenzie Love Worker co-ops have proven to be more resilient than conventional businesses. But like any business, some of them still inevitably close. Such was the case for Calgary’s The Allium Restaurant, which opened in 2019 and shut its doors last month. Despite the critical acclaim it garnered, the restaurant struggled with factors beyond … The Allium’s Closure Offers Lessons for Other Worker Co-ops
CWCF is thrilled to welcome Ashley Igboanugo as our JEDDI Intern, supported by the CreateAction youth employment program. With an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, and expertise and passion for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Ashley’s qualifications align perfectly with the transformative goals of the JEDDI Social Acquisition/Business Conversion Project. In her role, Ashley … CWCF Welcomes Ashley Igboanugo as JEDDI Intern
By Kenzie Love Co-op conversions are a hot topic of conversation these days, with many small business owners across Canada poised to retire in the coming years, and few with a succession plan in place. Research suggests that while it may not work in all instances, converting to a worker co-op is one way … CoActive Developments Has Zeal for Co-op Conversions