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Resources for Worker Cooperatives
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Cooperative Governance: Fundamentals

Governance refers to how the company is controlled and how decisions are made. Governance also includes how the cooperative and its workers are held accountable, both to their internal members and to external stakeholders. There

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Registering a Legal Entity

As you set up worker cooperatives, an important step is choosing the right legal structure. Once you’ve made that decision, your next steps include registering your business, getting acquainted with the Corporate Transparency Act, and

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A Union Toolkit for Cooperative Solutions

Developed by Rebecca Lurie and Bernadette King Fitzsimons, this toolkit delves into the intersection of cooperative law and employment and labor relations law, with a focus on unionized workers and worker-owned employers. It provides valuable

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Glossary of Co-op-related Terms

This glossary defines and explains common business terms related to cooperatives. While it doesn’t cover every term, these definitions aim to assist you in navigating the cooperative process. Glossary Ancillary Loan Agreement- an extra agreement that

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