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How co-ops can help spread the benefits of automation

'Ownership is the ground where the tug-of-war for the next social contracts is being played. Who…

How Moeda made a co-op cryptocurrency to help new businesses take root

'We aim to provide a community-focused mobile lending system that will give investors real time transparency…

Future of work: Cincinnati experiments with co-op/union hybrid

A city hit by high unemployment is looking to examples abroad and from US history to…

Future of work Q&A: Paul Nowak, TUC deputy general secretary

'In this fast-changing environment, co-ops may need to invest in expertise, so they are clear sighted…

Future of work Q&A: International Labour Organization

'Co-ops have a unique opportunity to make an impact, given the growing global quest for new…

What does a future of automated work mean for co-ops?

There is concern over the threat posed by machines to jobs – but what opportunities are there…

Co-op Funeralcare says government needs to do more to help the bereaved

'Families will still face a difficult process in applying for support, and this can be overwhelming…

Opportunities for social business as survey finds growing interest in positive investment

'Consumers are increasingly looking to buy and use products that align with their personal values and…

After the Carillion collapse, can worker-owned contractors offer a better alternative?

'The work is so much project-based that there would be a natural team for many service…

Co-op Party welcomes London Assembly report calling for banking diversity

Mayor Sadiq Khan is urged to adopt credit unions as a key player in mission-oriented banking

India’s co-ops discuss the ‘sweet revolution’ as they celebrate anniversary

The movement was marking the foundation day of Sahakar Bharati, an organisation set up to boost…

Tracing Jackson, Mississippi’s fight for a future based on co-operation

This book traces the efforts of activists to radically transform their city, drawing on the civil…