by grylas@yahoo.com | Mar 7, 2018 | workers cooperatives
On March 26, 2012 Leo W. Gerard, President of the United Steel Workers (USW), in conjunction with representatives from Mondragon and the Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC), announced their new “union co-op” model. This is a way for companies looking to...
by grylas@yahoo.com | Mar 7, 2018 | workers cooperatives
What happens when a corporation decides to file bankruptcy and shut its doors? Imagine showing up to work and being greeted by padlocked doors and a note that basically read, “Sorry you no longer have a job. We have closed. Bye Bye!” Well, that is exactly...
by grylas@yahoo.com | Mar 7, 2018 | workers cooperatives
The International Summit of Cooperatives Session on Cooperatives and Employment keynote given by Sandra Polaski of the International Labor Organization included affirmations for the coop and labor movements: Across the world, we have also seen a long-term...
by grylas@yahoo.com | Mar 7, 2018 | workers cooperatives, worx printing cooperative
Exposure with Mosher, a show on WCCA TV 13 in Worcester spotlights entrepreneurs, innovators, and good news in Central Massachusetts. Show creator and host Amy Mosher welcomed three amazing entrepreneurs in the local co-op scene: our very own David Grybowski and Kevin...
by grylas@yahoo.com | Mar 6, 2018 | workers cooperatives
A Journey Through the Global System of Merchandise Ben Cohen observed the state of the global apparel industry and wanted to prove people-based, ethical production within the apparel industry was possible. The SweatX factory in L.A. was an attempt to show ethical...
