As we gear up for fall, here’s an inspiring look at some worker co-ops around the country. Mother Jones just published a piece that’s not only very well researched and written, but also comes with a series of outstanding photos. We get to hear from worker-owners at… ChiFresh Kitchen in Chicago The Drivers’ Co-op in… Read More »Mother Jones runs a great article on worker co-ops!
As the pandemic gradually winds down, we’re going to continue to play it safe, and hold June’s Co-ops 101 online once again. If you have an idea for a business, come learn why structuring it as a worker co-op is a very good choice, both for the workers and for the community at large. Charity… Read More »Co-ops 101 next Tuesday!
You are invited to join worker co-ops from Madison and beyond at this weekend’s second annual Regional Rendezvous! The program and sponsors are listed in the image above. The theme is the Role of Worker Owners in Cooperative Development. Please register to receive the Zoom links. Last year’s first-ever Regional Rendezvous was considered highly successful,… Read More »This weekend — the Regional Rendezvous!
Today’s the day! Learn about the basics of worker co-ops with Charity Schmidt, plus the technical support and financing MCDC can provide you. Click the image above to register. It’s free! 6:00 PM, on Zoom We’ll see you there! ¡Ya llegó el día! Aprende los fundamentos de las cooperativas de trabajo, y también sobre el… Read More »Co-ops 101 today! Introducción a las cooperativas hoy!
¡Las introdcucciones a las cooperativas (Co-op 101s) están de vuelta en forma de webinar! Acompáñanos el miércoles 24 de marzo a las 6 PM, cuando proveeremos educación básica sobre los negocios cooperativos, destacando el modelo de cooperativas de trabajo. También hablaremos sobre los recursos que MCDC y sus socios pueden proporcionar a las personas que… Read More »¡Ya regresaron las introducciones a las cooperativas!
MCDC Co-op 101s are back- in webinar form! Join us on Wednesday, March 24th at 6pm, when we’ll provide some basic education on cooperative businesses, highlighting the worker co-op model. We’ll also discusses the resources that MCDC and its partners can provide to people who want to start worker co-ops, and community-based organizations that want… Read More »Our next Co-op 101!
In case you missed it, Alder Rebecca Kemble hosted a panel discussion on democratic economic development in Madison on Facebook on Sunday. The panelists were Martin Alvarado (formerly of the Interpreters’ Co-op and now a librarian building co-op resources in the library system), Brel Hutton-Okpalaeke (Freewheel Bikes, which is converting to a worker co-op), Matilde… Read More »Democratic economic development in Madison
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