ICA & CICOPA urge Coop Solutions for Fair Work

GENEVA, June 6, 2025–– During the 113th International Labour Conference hosted recently by the International Labour Oragnisation [ILO], the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] and International organisation of industrial and service cooperatives [CICOPA] issued two joint statements advocating for fair, safe, and decent work for all.

The first statement addresses the issue of informality in employment, highlighting how cooperatives, people-centred businesses, can play a transformative role by offering legal protections, improving working conditions, and supporting workers.

It calls for the integration of cooperatives into national and global strategies aimed at transitioning workers from informal to formal employment.

Through these statements, ICA and CICOPA urge governments and the ILO to recognise and support cooperatives as vital components in building a more just and inclusive future of work.

WOCCU urges G20 to recognise coops as key to financial inclusion

In a significant appeal to global leadership, the World Council of Credit Unions [WOCCU] recently urged the South African Presidency of the G20 to recognise cooperatives as essential institutions in the 2025 Leaders’ Declaration.

He urged the G20 to adopt a statement in its upcoming declaration that highlights the critical contribution of credit unions to underserved populations. The letter underscores the need for frameworks that enable credit unions to effectively reach local communities and deliver affordable financial services without falling prey to predatory practices.

Andrews noted that the G20 Leaders’ Declaration is one of the most influential instruments in shaping international financial regulation. He argued that recognizing cooperatives in this document would not only promote equitable access to financial services but also align with the United Nations’ designation of 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives.

If the South African Presidency were to take concrete steps to support and promote cooperatives globally, it would have an incredibly positive impact on financial inclusion across the globe,” said Andrews, stressing that such a move would further validate the role of cooperatives in building a more equitable and sustainable world.

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