Steve Giordano from Interstitial and Ethan Winn from Obran join us to talk about one of our favorite topics: worker co-ops! What they are, how they work, and why we think they are a great corporate structure for tech startups.
Worker What??!! - A Short Introduction to worker cooperatives (A6, 12pp) - workers.coop
Written and designed as a primer on worker cooperatives, for people new to worker co-ops and for wide distribution. ‘Worker What??!!’ describes clearly what worker co-ops are and what we stand for. It includes testimonials from worker cooperators, and was put together with a view to being stocked in worker co-op shop floors or offices,... Read more »
Worker Co-Ops Have a Role to Play in Socialist Strategy
Establishing worker-owned firms is no substitute for building a strong labor movement and a socialist presence within the state. But worker co-ops can play a key part in a broader socialist strategy, by making tangible the material benefits of cooperation.
Limeleaf Worker Collective
We are a worker-owned cooperative that helps teams build fast, reliable, scalable, maintainable software systems. Whether you're seeking help with planning, optimizing, completing, or building your software platform from the ground up, we're a trusted partner you can rely on.
hng/tech-coops
A list of tech coops and resources concerning tech coops and worker owned cooperatives in general.
hng/tech-coops
A list of tech coops and resources concerning tech coops and worker owned cooperatives in general.
Autonomic Co-op
We build technologies and infrastructure to empower users to make a positive impact on the world. We are committed to working only with collaborators that align with our ethical guidelines. All of our services reflect our commitment to our core values:
Tech Workers Coalition
A coalition of tech industry workers, labor organizers, community organizers, and friends cultivating solidarity among all workers in tech.
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Extra! Extra! A new episode of the Limeleaf Podcast has taken to the ether. Stephen Giordano from Interstitial Technology and Ethan Winn from Obran Cooperative join us to talk about one of our favorite topics: worker #coops! Tune in now at limeleaf.coop/podcast/episode-10/ !
10. Why Your Tech Startup Should Be a Worker Co-Op — Limeleaf Worker Collective
limeleaf.coopHere are supporting sources on the barriers to the creation of worker co-ops: aspeninstitute.org/events/democratizing-work-the… emerald.com/books/edited-volume/15376/cha… journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13505076251320889 researchgate.net/publication/324907081_The_sca… project-equity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Wo… ncbaclusa.coop/content/uploads/2025/01/SBA-7…
