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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: August 8th, 2016

    The New Labor Forum has launched 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. After Philadelphia and DNC 2016 After last week’s frenzy of activity in Philadelphia, we thought we’d bring you three thoughtful,

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  • Cooperative Development Institute Seeks Director of Fundraising and Communications (Northampton, MA)

    Cooperative Development Institute is transforming ownership of our economy, so all people can meet their basic needs. We are a strong, organized team of 16 creative and committed workers, serving the needs of people in the Northeast U.S. to retain good jobs, affordable housing, and resilient local food systems through cooperative business enterprises. We enjoy

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  • Cooper Square Mutual Housing Association Seeks Executive Director (NYC)

    Cooper Square Mutual Housing Association (MHA) seeks an experienced, high-energy Executive Director with excellent skills in housing financial management, community development, communication and staff management to lead this cooperative housing organization, with a Community Land Trust. The Executive Director (ED) should have a strong and proven commitment to the MHA’s mission of promoting, supporting and

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  • Times Square Alliance Seeks Director of External Affairs (NYC)

    The Director of External Affairs reports to the President and is responsible for overseeing a cross-departmental effort to advance the Alliance’s public policy, government affairs and strategic communications agenda across a range of issues and relationships. S/he oversees one direct report – the External Affairs Coordinator. Job Duties Develop and implement the Alliance’s External Affairs

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