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Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • New Labor Forum Highlights: March 19th, 2018

    The New Labor Forum has a bi-weekly newsletter on current topics in labor, curated by the some of the most insightful scholars and activists in the labor world today. Check out some highlights from the latest edition below. On Friday, March 23rd, the Murphy Institute, publisher of New Labor Forum, will be holding two important public events. Those events

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  • Pratt Center Seeks Summer Interns 2018 (NYC)

    General Description and Qualifications Pratt Center is accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students currently studying urban planning, urban policy, environmental sustainability, geography, history, economics, communications design or related subjects. Recent graduates and entry-level professionals may also apply. Students and graduates from all universities are welcome, as are experienced community development advocates and organizers without

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  • Youth Economic Group Seeks Coordinator (Catskills, NY)

    The Youth Economic Group (YEG) and their cooperative business, Bags for Justice are looking for a creative and experienced full-time Coordinator to help them continue to develop their program and grow the business in the midst of the Catskill region of New York State.   For the past seven years, participants of YEG have worked

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  • Green Worker Cooperatives Recruiting for Fall 2018 Coop Academy

    WHAT YOU GET IN THE CO-OP ACADEMY: Over 70 hours of training by skilled experts One-on-One mentoring with a successful entrepreneur Legal assistance with business incorporation and structuring Training and support in fundraising Access to a peer-support network beyond the length of the course Greater visibility and name recognition for your cooperative   Registration for

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