WINNIPEG-LOCAL EVENTS:

WORKER CO-OP CONFERENCE COMING UP:

There is an alternative to the boss/employee trap, one that is available in the here and now rather than waiting for some apocalyptic political change. Workers' Co-ops, also known as producer co-ops, are an alternative to wage slavery in many fields today. The number of worker co-ops is growing worldwide, including here in Canada. This coming November 13 to 15 the Canadian Worker Co-op Federation will be holding its annual general meeting, along with a conference on producer co-ops here in Winnipeg. Here's the announcement from The Co-op Zone.

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CWCF AGM/Conference 2008: Co-ops that Work!:
Start: Nov 13 2008 - 9:00am
End: Nov 15 2008 - 3:00pm
Timezone: Canada/Central
Description:
CWCF AGM/Conference 2008: Co-ops that Work! See below for a 1-page summary of the Conference (Pre-Announcement), the full Conference Program, a list of off-site accommodations and the Registration Info (fees and logistics). Lastly you will also find information about the additional Labour-Coops workshop (not part of the CWCF Conference), being held on Nov. 12th. You may now register on-line by clicking on the Survey Monkey link, below.

MANITOBANS: SUBSIDIES for Conference registration fee and out-of-pocket expenses: There are subsidies available to cover the registration fee and some out-of-pocket expenses available to any Manitoba resident who is a CWCF member, or member of a worker co-op member. Manitobans in the process of starting a worker co-op are also eligible. The initial deadline to apply for a subsidy has passed. However, because there are still subsidies available, we are still accepting requests. We encourage all Manitobans with interest to apply, either by sending an e-mail to hazel@canadianworker.coop, or by completing the on-line registration form and stating that you request a registration fee subsidy. Depending on the demand, we may limit the awarding of subsidies to one or two per organization. If you are interested but not a member, please enquire about joining CWCF. CWCF gratefully acknowledges the Cooperative Promotion Board of Manitoba for providing the subsidy pool.
Web site:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=GJjvLBkjo7g9pjjWSvSang_3d_3d
Location:

Winnipeg, MB
Attachments:
PreAnn't08fnl.pdf
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Labour-Coops Workshop Nov 12 Fnl.doc
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Registration Info2008.doc
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Off-Site Accommodations.doc
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ConfProgram 15 Oct 08.doc
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Four New Links:
I've recently added four new links to the list- still at the bottom of the page unfortunately. Under the Scientific Links there are now;
1)Discover Life. For those interested in taxonomy. On going project to describe all known species. Presently listing 306,345 species. Wealth of information and links to other taxonomic and conservationist projects.
2)The Brain From Top To Bottom. Introduction to neurobiology and self tutoring on same with choice of three levels of difficulty, from beginner to advanced.

Under the Other Interesting Links Section what's new includes
1)The Canadian Worker Coop Federation. Source on worker coops in Canada.
2)Straight Goods. An independent on-line Canadian news magazine. Social democratic in viewpoint.
Much more later,
Molly