What Is a Worker Cooperative? | Democracy at Work Institute

A worker cooperative is a values-driven business that puts worker and community benefit at the core of its purpose.

Image A worker cooperative is a values-driven business that puts worker and community benefit at the core of its purpose. The two central characteristics of worker cooperatives are: workers own the business and they participate in its financial success on the basis of their labor contribution to the cooperative workers have representation on and vote for the board of directors, adhering to the principle of one worker, one vote In addition to their economic and governance participation, worker-owners often manage the day-to-day operations through various management structures. For more informat

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