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Happy #CoopMonth As we continue to celebrate, our members share why they are members of VAWC and we tie those thoughts to the co-op principles. Today, The Compost Cooperative shares theirs with principle 6, Cooperation Among Cooperatives #coopssupportcoops #CoopMonth2026 #BuiltForThisMoment #gocoop

Happy #CoopMonth As we continue to celebrate, we pair members with the co-op principles. Today Collective Copies is highlighted along with co-op principle #5: Education, Training, #coopssupportcoops #coopmonth2026 #builtforthismoment #gocoop

Happy #CoopMonth - our members will be sharing why they are members of VAWC and we tie those thoughts to the co-op principles. Today, Collective Cleaners shares theirs thinking about principle 4, Autonomy and Independence. #coopssupportcoops #coopmonth2026 #builtforthismoment #gocoop

Happy #CoopMonth As we continue to celebrate co-op month, our members will be sharing why they are members of VAWC and we tie those thoughts to the co-op principles. Today, @flatironcoop.bsky.social shares theirs in the spirit of principle 3, Member Economic Participation #builtforthismoment

Happy #CoopMonth! As we continue to celebrate our members will be sharing why they are members of VAWC and we tie those thoughts to the co-op principles. Today, Nubbernaut Studios shares theirs. 2. Democratic Member Control #coopssupportcoops #Coopmonth2026 #BuiltForThisMoment

Co-ops are all over the radio during October, AKA #CoopMonth. We've got spots running on WHMP WRSI - 93.9 The River Pure Oldies 101.3 and Rewind all month. Tune in from anywhere! WHMP here: whmp.com The River here: www.wrsi.com Thanks U.S. Co-ops and International Cooperative Alliance

Tune in 10/14 from 8-10 am! Co-ops will be in the air & we're so happy to have time with Bill Newman to talk with all kinds of co-ops in our region. We'll have three VAWC members there! #CoopMonth #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #WorkerCooperatives #FarmerCooperatives #foodcooperatives #creditunions

With co-ops of all kinds everywhere, we honor #CoopMonth as a time to connect, inform, and strategize. Stay tuned for the rest of October for more on what worker co-ops do in our community. #gocoop #WorkerCooperatives #DemocraticMemberControl @usworker.coop

Thanks to everyone who joined us for "Why Go Co-op?" in Bellows Falls VT We shared worker co-op 101 and how they root jobs and wealth creation in communities. Board members Larisa of @flatironcoop.bsky.social & Ben of @pedal-people-coop.bsky.social presented about their structures and impact.

Thanks to the Brattleboro Reformer for promoting our *Why Go Co-op?* event coming up on Monday at 5 pm at @flatironcoop.bsky.social Interested? Check out the (free) registration here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-valley... www.reformer.com/business/lea...

Our latest newsletter is out💥 Check out the impact of worker co-ops, our in-person event on Monday, 9/21, scholarships from the VAWC Fund and more. mailchi.mp/0712fdd5e2ce...

Register (for free) now: 1 week from today VAWC's 3rd annual in person event is free & open to the public. 5pm: Why Go Co-op?: 1 hr discussion on why there should be more worker coops, with Q&A 6:00-7:30 pm: Co-op Social - Just hang out @flatironcoop.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/the-valley...

*VAWC co-ops are democratizing and localizing our economy* VAWC co-ops 💕 using co-ops, & since 2008, have spent $347K on other co-ops, including $32K in 2025 Intercooperation builds democracy, stabilizes local business, & increases local jobs Build & democratize with us #gocoop #WorkerCooperatives

Please join us! VAWC's 3rd annual in-person event will be 9/21 from 5-7:30 at @flatironcoop.bsky.social 5 pm: Why Go Co-op? We'll talk why you should convert your business to a worker co-op, with real co-operators talking 6:00-7:30 pm: Co-op Social Register www.eventbrite.com/e/the-valley...

Had a great time at the Coalition for Worker Ownership and Power event last week. Great to have partners in legislation and collaboration in Massachusetts. Thanks to Alex, Sarah and everyone there, and to @pedal-people-coop.bsky.social Nubbernaut Studios, Compost Co-op and the VAWC Board #gocoop

Let's get ready! We look forward to joining co-ops around the world on International Co-ops Day this July 4th. We want the message of peace and cooperation to have justice and regenerative relations to permeate the world. #gocoop #coopsforapeacefulworld #CoopsDay #WorkerCooperatives

Today and every day, we celebrate the history, culture, and excellence of the Black community. ❤️ We honor the past and celebrate the present of #Juneteenth. It is also a day where we recognize the work that still needs to be done to promote greater equity. Onward in the struggle.

We stand in solidarity with workers everywhere. VAWC honors the work and sacrifice so many have made to improve our lives and we pledge to keep fighting to emancipate all labor. #mayday #InternationalWorkersDay #workercooperatives Thanks to all our members, affiliates, and supporters and #gocoop

Latest newsletter here! We cover our upcoming Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, our recent workshop on Effective Governance for Worker Co-ops and legislative work. #gocoop #CooperationAmongCooperatives mailchi.mp/c7d809987033...

Did you miss our workshop on governing worker co-ops? Check out the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uips... Thanks to @pedal-people-coop.bsky.social , Collective Copies and @flatironcoop.bsky.social for copresenting. #gocoop #workercooperatives

Tomorrow! Join us for our workshop by and for worker co-ops on Effective Governance. Sliding scale cost, free to all VAWC co-op employees. #gocoop #workercooperatives

Join us 3/25! Effective Governance in Worker Co-ops: Workshop specifically for worker co-ops • Effective Meetings • Unlocking Productivity • Goal Creation • Membership Agreements • Co-op Accountability Sliding scale up to $25 to attend, free for all VAWC Members www.eventbrite.com/e/effective-...

We honor International Women's Day & the fight for gender equality. DYK women have had the right to vote in their co-ops since the 1840’s, before political suffrage? #Facts: Our board & reps are 50% or more women & one member co-op is 100% women #internationalwomensday #equality #gocoop #equity

Join us! Effective Governance in Worker Co-ops. Topics will include: • Meeting Design • Unlocking Productivity • Goals & Task Assignments • Membership Agreements • Collective Accountability Sliding scale up to $25, free for all VAWC members. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/effective-...

Co-ops LOVE Community. Co-ops are rooted in and owned by people in the community. Worker co-ops deliver goods and services that strengthen local economies through equitable employment. #gocoop #cooplove #concernforcommunity #principe7 #coopsforcommunity

Co-ops LOVE Intercooperation on Valentine's Day and every day. VAWC is one expression of how co-ops can work together for legislation, development, education and more. VAWC co-ops purchase goods and services from other co-ops, too. #gocoop #cooplove #coopssupportcoops #principe6 #coopsforcommunity

Co-ops LOVE Education on Valentine's Day and every day. It allows them to self-govern and determine their own direction. They can choose who they do business with, preserve democratic control, and create associations to build strength. #gocoop #cooplove #autonomy #Principle4 #CoopsBuildABetterWorld

Co-ops LOVE Autonomy on Valentine's Day & every day It allows them to self-govern and determine their own direction. They choose who they do business with, preserving democratic structure and can create associations to build strength. #gocoop #cooplove #autonomy #Principle4 #CoopsBuildABetterWorld

Co-ops LOVE Equity on Valentine's Day & everyday Members contribute to their co-op, and if there is any money left over, members decide how it is distributed. This benefits members' patronage, builds reserves, and supports communities. #gocoop #cooplove #equity #Principle3 #CoopsBuildABetterWorld

Co-ops LOVE democracy. Every member has a voice and equal voting rights for its board. Co-ops use one member, one vote regardless of your job or how much money you have. #gocoop #cooplove #democracy #Principle2 #ConcernForCommunity

Co-ops welcome all to become members. They do not discriminate against gender, race, social status, sexual orientation, or anything else. Co-ops operate on a one member, one vote democratic operation, *not* one dollar, one vote. #gocoop #cooplove #equality #principle1 #cooperativesbuildabetterworld

Great info in here. We're proud to be part of adding to these numbers that have stories, people, hearts, democracy, and so much more behind them. Did you know that Massachusetts has the 3rd highest number of worker co-ops in the country? And Vermont has the eighth? Thanks DAWI & @usworker.coop

#iceout We support you! We will be protesting and marching with our community today to demand ICE get out now and for good. #ConcernForCommunity #solidarity #icegetout

Just a last post about our latest newsletter in case you missed it: mailchi.mp/4176a9d8f3b2...

Check out our latest newsletter, highlighting 2025, the United Nations #YearOfCooperatives, like supporting Nubbernaut Studios conversion (our 10th!), creating impact statements, advocating for #opportunitytoown, educational events, hosting interns and more. mailchi.mp/4176a9d8f3b2...

When you choose to shop at locally owned worker co-ops your purchase has power. Power to support the individuals who work there. Power to retain wealth in the community. Power to create local and equitable employment. Power to support your community. #shopcoop #gocoop #workerownedcoops