Conversions Timeline
Year:
2013
Gant chart outlining the phases a business goes through during transition to a cooperative.
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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Recently Added Resources
Collective Evaluations - Why & How
Year:
2013
The absence of supervisors, who are charged with immediately identifying and addressing problem performance, makes the periodic occurrence of worker evaluations critical in a collective. This 1-page document outlines the importance of evaluations and provides tips on performing evaluations effectively.
Meetings and Consensus
Year:
2009
Tips for effective meetings and consensus decision-making. Thanks to USFWC member, South Mountain Company, for this resource.
Worker-Owner Policy Handbook (template)
Year:
2012
Sample employee handbook for a worker cooperative. Provided in a word document for easy modification for your own cooperative.
Member Handbook (Casa Nueva)
Author(s):
Casa Nueva
Year:
2011
Handbook for new members to aid in understanding how the cooperative, Casa Nueva, is structured and run, as well as individual member's role within the cooperative.