Free webinar: Worker Co-ops and COVID-19

March 31st, 2020 by Iler Campbell

UPDATE: a recording of the webinar is now available here. Michael’s portion is from about minutes 14 – 35. Access CWCF’s COVID-19 resource page here.

Iler Campbell lawyer, Michael Hackl, is participating in a webinar hosted by the Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation this Wednesday, April 1 from 2 – 3:30 ET.

Below is CWCF’s description of the webinar:

While focused on CWCF members (including worker co-ops & related types of co-ops, associate members, regional WC federations & their member co-ops, & developer (WCDN) members), this webinar is open to others too, space permitting. Notes from the webinar will be posted on our website. We will cover:

An overview of COVID-19, its symptoms, and appropriate precautions to take (By a public health nurse).
The responsibilities of employers (By a lawyer from Iler Campbell).
Small group discussions on solidarity and collaboration among co-ops.
Information on supports available to co-ops from the federal government and supports CWCF can provideto member co-ops.
Information on the proposal CWCF has submitted to Prime Minister Trudeau for support for conversions to worker co-ops and related types of co-ops, and including supports for existing member co-operatives. The proposal is entitled: BUILDING A SOLIDARITY CO-OPERATIVE ECONOMY.

Presenters will include:

Leslie Myers, Community Health Nurse, Alberta Health Services, on the health aspects of Covid-19
Michael Hackl, Lawyer with Iler Campbell, on employer responsibilities,
Dan Brunette, Director, Advocacy and Partnerships with CMC, on federal supports
Hazel Corcoran, Executive Director, CWCF, on CWCF supports and our federal proposal, submitted March 24th

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