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CWCF AGM/Conference

Date/Time: November 13, 2008 9:00am - November 15, 2008 5:00pm
Location: Laureate's Landing Conference Centre, Winnipeg - Canada

 The Canadian Worker Co-op Federation ("CWCF") is pleased to announce its 2008 national Conference:

  • The focus at the 2008 CWCF Conference will be on practical training and sharing which will be highly relevant for worker co-ops when they get back home.  An additional focus this year will be on the dynamic worker co-op scene in Winnipeg.  Compared to other cities in nearby regions, the Winnipeg worker co-op movement is relatively large, and growing.  What can the rest of the country learn from the co-ops and developers in Winnipeg?  Last but not least, we will focus on having fun: WC Food Fair, WC Jam Session, time for socializing together, etc.
  • Focus on welcoming a diversity of participants including immigrants, aboriginal people, youth, etc.
  • Training and participatory workshops, including "Worker Co-ops 101", "Effective Advertising for Worker Co-ops", "Democratic Decision-Making Models", "Worker Co-op-Friendly Personnel Policies", "Anti-Oppression / Anti-Racism in Co-op Practice", and more - for co-op members, co-op developers, and the general public.   There will be reports and information on resources available to assist in developing worker co-operatives, & the continuing collaborations with the labour movement.

For more information, see:  www.coopzone.coop/CWCF_Conf08 (to be available by August 1st) or contact: Hazel Corcoran, Executive Director. 

Member registration fees are:  $160 for the first person, and $125 for others from the same member.  Registration costs $410 for non-members.

If registration fee is a barrier to attending, please contact us regarding possible discounts & subsidies; non-members can consider joining.  Conference fees include most lunches & dinners during Conference, and rates for attending portions of the Conference are also available.  There are moderately priced accommodations on-site. 

FREE SESSION: on Thurs., Nov. 13th there will be a free Panel Discussion, at 7:30 pm, on : Is Your Worker Co-op Working, and How Do You Know?  Location: Exchange District (TBC).  Followed by a Worker Co-op Food Fair/ Trade Fair.