Building Co-operation in the Capital
On 12th March 2015 Kate Whittle delivered an excellent seminar on Being a Good Co-op Member where we explored co-operative attitudes, behaviour, culture and values. We assessed aspects of rank and power in a group context with regard to contextual, spiritual and psychological issues. We examined the blocks to co-operative culture and tensions within the work force and … [Read more...]
Campfires, superb food and drink and good company are all prerequisites at the Worker Co-operative Weekend. Business benefits also go hand in hand, with practical sessions and networking opportunities. One of the many great things to emerge from last year's gathering is the new Worker Co-op Solidarity Fund. 4pm Fri, 8th May 2015 - 12pm Sun 10th May 2015 Youlbury Scout … [Read more...]
Do you know someone, or are you, between 16-25, resident in Waltham Forest, London and currently seeking work? Have you (or that other person) ever thought about working in horticulture, food growing and associated enterprises? Come and find your place - as Organiclea is really pleased to offer for a second year, a work scheme for young people in partnership with Waltham … [Read more...]
GRITtv with Laura Flanders and The Toolbox for Education and Social Action (TESA) have created a great new documentary all about worker co-ops called Own the Change: Building Economic Democracy One Worker Co-op at a Time. The film is very US-focussed and some of the info is only relevant to people wanting to start worker co-ops there, but most of it is pretty university and it … [Read more...]
The Worker Co-operative Solidarity Fund has started accepting subscriptions. Already, 150 members are putting in £1 per week each. We expect that number to double by Spring 2014 - a great start. The purpose of the Fund is to underwrite co-learning activity and networks, strengthen worker co-operative organisation and culture. Subscribe to the Fund! - Solidarity Fund exists … [Read more...]
Huge congratulations to Organiclea a workers' cooperative growing food on London's edge in the Lea Valley who have won Best Producer is Sustain's inaugural Urban Food Awards 2014. They were also a runner up in the Best Retailer category. The good news was reported in national newspaper The Guardian, the local Guardian, in the Chingford Times and on the Transition Walthamstow … [Read more...]