Agriculture, the service economy, sexual exploitation, manufacturing, construction and domestic work drive today's enslavement around the world.
Democracy at Work Institute
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Want Better Working Conditions in Restaurants? Build a Co-op
When employees make decisions and advocate for themselves, good things happen – like, when the business is profitable, they share in those profits rather than see the money doled out to shareholders.
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From Cleveland to Oakland to Rochester, Urban Governments Are Promoting Worker Co-ops
Since the Evergreen Cooperatives loan in 2009, nine more city governments have promoted worker co-ops through municipal projects, initiatives or policies aimed at reaching communities left out of mainstream economic development.
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Worker-Owners In New York City Celebrate Largest Ever Co-op Development Fund
Over the next year, the $1.2 million fund will assist in the launch of 28 new cooperatives and the growth of 20 existing cooperatives, supporting the creation of hundreds of jobs in the sector.
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New Economy Solutions: Convert Your Business Into A Worker-Owned Cooperative
For retiring business owners as well as entrepreneurs, selling a business to employees is a way to strengthen the business while getting a return on investment.
