Resource Library

The Democracy at Work Institute is building a comprehensive Resource Library that will include a wide range of materials, including academic papers, start-up toolkits, curriculum samples, actual documents from existing worker cooperatives, and more. The topic list below provides a map of the resources that will be available. We are also continuing to publish additional resources on a daily basis.

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Worker Cooperatives - Pathways to Scale

Author(s): 
Hilary Abell
Year: 
2014

This is an exciting time to be engaged with worker cooperatives. The worker cooperative model has stood the test of time; its foundations have been in place since 1844, when the Rochdale Pioneers developed their creative response to the suffering of displaced workers during the Industrial Revolution. Since 2008, the Great Recession has inspired more and more workers, advocates, and community developers to bring their creativity and energy to the next generation of the cooperative movement, fueling an explosion of co-op-related discussion and initiatives.

Case Studies: Business Conversions to Worker Cooperatives

Year: 
2015
Insights and Readiness Factors for Owners and Employees
  • Business Readiness Factors: Help businesses figure out how ready they are, and how they can set themselves up for a smoother and more successful transition to worker ownership
  • Motivations: Core reasons that business owners and employees decide to convert to a worker coop
  • Typology of Conversions: Four different types of worker coop conversions based on the situation of the owners and its employees
  • Case Studies: A dozen case studies of businesses that have converted to worker cooperatives

Industry Research Series: Craft Beer

Author(s): 
Tim Palmer
Year: 
2015

The Democracy at Work Institute has released the latest publication in the Worker Cooperative Industry Research Series, focusing on Craft Beer. The report examines the opportunities, challenges, and cooperative potential in the industry, which is still growing after more than two decades of upward trends. The success of Black Star Brewery and Pub Co-Op, as well as the ESOP-owned New Belgium Brewing Company provide models for replication and education. 

 

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