We’ve all been there: the title sounds great, the instructor is smart and skilled… and yet after 20 minutes you have another tab open in your browser, and you’re checking your email. Webinars are becoming more and more popular, and they provide fantastic opportunities to meet new people and learn great information from experts around[…]
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. The holiday is, for many, a great excuse to spend time with family. However, for some, it’s a time to reflect and mourn a painful history and legacy of colonialism. Whatever the case is for you, it’s a good idea to learn the truth behind Thanksgiving, how the struggle[…]
The worker cooperative movement is flourishing. That’s because there’s a growing understanding that the economy and the businesses we work in would fair better if they were owned and run by the people. But starting a worker co-op is difficult, and the process can be daunting. That’s why we at TESA teamed up with The Laura[…]
Neighborhoods across the nation are in midst of major changes. As they occur, conversations at the local, state and national levels are shining light on countless examples of ongoing brutality from police in already vulnerable communities. In the Bay area for example, where gentrification is on the rise, 311 (nonviolent) calls have gone up almost[…]
Want to help your students, co-workers, friends, activists, and family members have better conversations about unions and workers’ rights? Well, then this resource that we at the TESA Collective designed is just for you. Don’t let your argument get drowned out by anti-union rhetoric, come prepared. Our exercise lets you role-play with different scenarios and[…]
Extreme weather. Scarce resources. Natural disasters. Climate change is becoming clearer and more urgent every year. There is plenty of work to be done, and many communities are already taking action. You can, too, with TESA’s free workshop introducing the causes and effects of climate change. Often, climate literacy is the first step to action:[…]
Cooperatives are all the rage! And that’s because cooperatives are, well, pretty great. They can change lives, communities, regions, and entire economies. At the same time, while an increasing number of people are discovering cooperatives, it’s not always clear how or where to learn more about them – whether you want the fundamentals or to[…]