Tag Archives: worker ownership

Workplace democracy

Posted on July 28, 2009 by coopgeek

After a long stretch of minimal travel, I’ve got a 6am flight to Pittsburgh tomorrow. I’ll be doing a couple of talks at the Eastern Conference for Workplace Democracy, including reading from my book “Holy Cooperation!” and co-presenting an introduction … Continue reading →

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Worker owned/pwnd FAIL

Posted on December 12, 2008 by coopgeek

It appears that the Treasury Department will save the auto industry from collapse for a little while, and the Republic Windows and Doors has a lull in the action while we wait to see what ideas come out of discussions about reopening … Continue reading →

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Dangerous territory in the New Republic

Posted on December 11, 2008 by coopgeek

Yesterday I did a “back of the napkin” feasibility study of an employee buyout of Republic Windows and Doors. It didn’t look very feasible. Today, I’m going to go in a different, more dangerous direction: What about an employee takeover? … Continue reading →

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