Worker co-ops
Worker co-ops
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BusinessCo-ops call on new French parliament to help the sector grow
New president Emmanuel Macron has won a large majority in the legislature – and the co-op movement is among those with a wish list of policies
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CommunityRegistration open for Social Co-operatives International School
The event, held in Naples this October, includes a look at best practice, communication strategies and sharing platforms
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BusinessNational inquiry launched to assess the impact of employee ownership
The Ownership Effect Inquiry, which publishes its findings this autumn, will measure the sector’s effect on productivity growth and corporate behaviour
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CommunityWales freelancers explore the benefits of becoming a co-op
A one day event in south Wales will look at the the benefits of freelancers in creative industries working together to forming co-operatives
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EconomyHow radical co-ops are leading the way to a new, democratic political economy
Organisations like Cleveland’s Evergreen Co-operatives are creating opportunities for co-ops in poor urban communities and helping to decentralise planning
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SectorSuma Wholefoods worker co-op marks its 40th anniversary
As the wholefood business celebrates the milestone, we look at the successes it has achieved and the challenges it has faced
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EqualityCall goes out for women co-operators to join new football team
The co-op team is being formed to enter the Freedom Through Football tournament, starting with an event in Dorset next month
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EconomyCECOP demands end to European austerity to strengthen Pillar of Social Rights
The co-op confederation says investment is needed if the policy to support labour markets and welfare systems is to succeed
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DevelopmentHow should co-operatives respond to global employment trends?
According to a new study from CICOPA, co-ops provide employment to more than 272 million people across the world
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BusinessSuma worker co-op wins Queen’s Award
The ethical wholefood wholesaler, which organises as a worker co-operative, has gained the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category