The Democracy at Work Institute

[ENG Below] Dirigir una cooperativa de trabajadores no es como administrar cualquier negocio, es construir comunidad, tomar decisiones juntes y prosperar colectivamente. Por eso creamos la Guía de Gestión Democrática, un recurso gratuito en espa?ol lleno de herramientas, mejores prácticas y estrategias reales para ayudar a líderes cooperativistas a fortalecer la toma de decisiones y la gestión democrática. ?? Descárgala aquí: https://lnkd.in/eKGmvzvb ?? ?Comparte esto con quien la necesite! ... Running a worker cooperative isn’t just about business—it’s about people, democracy, and shared success. That’s why we created the Guía de Gestión Democrática (Democratic Management Guide), a free Spanish-language resource packed with real-world tools, best practices, and strategies to help co-op leaders navigate decision-making, governance, and workplace organization. ?? Download it here: https://lnkd.in/eKGmvzvb ?? Share this with someone who could use it! #WorkerCoops #CooperativeManagement #DAWI #CooperativasDeTrabajo #GestiónDemocrática

“DAWI acts as the backbone organization for something called the Workers to Owners Collaborative. [...] So if somebody wants to get into the field of worker cooperative lending, for instance, they're welcome to join our group, have a seat at the table, learn as they go from these other experts.” - Frank Cetera, DAWI's Director of Business Transfers Program Listen in on The Remarkable Credit Union Podcast's latest episode to learn why cooperative ownership matters, how credit unions can help pave the way for more worker cooperatives and how YOU can become involved! ???? Listen in or read the transcript here!: https://lnkd.in/gBcRYr-4 #DAWI #DemocracyAtWork #DemocracyAtWorkInstitute

[ENG Below ??] ???? La democracia en el trabajo significa liderazgo compartido, sistemas sólidos y cooperativas prósperas.???? La Guía de Gestión Democrática es una herramienta gratuita dise?ada para ayudar a las cooperativas a fortalecer su gestión y crear entornos de trabajo más justos e inclusivos. ?? Descárgala aquí: https://lnkd.in/eKGmvzvb ???? Democracy at work means shared leadership, strong systems, and thriving cooperatives ???? The Guía de Gestión Democrática is a free tool designed to help co-ops build equitable and inclusive workplaces through effective democratic management. ?? Download it here: https://lnkd.in/eKGmvzvb #DemocraticWorkplaces #WorkerCoops #CoopPower #TrabajoDemocrático #Cooperativas #PoderCooperativo #DAWI

[ENG Below ??] ?? ?La espera terminó! Ya está disponible la Guía de Gestión Democrática en espa?ol, un recurso gratuito con estrategias prácticas para fortalecer la gestión democrática en cooperativas de trabajadores y en espacios de trabajo democráticos. ?? Descárgala ahora: https://lnkd.in/eKGmvzvb #Cooperativas #Democracia #GestionDemocratica #LiderazgoCooperativo #DAWI ?? The wait is over! The Guía de Gestión Democrática is here! This free Spanish-language guide is packed with real-world strategies to help co-op leaders and democratic workplaces strengthen their democratic management and governance. ?? Download it now: https://lnkd.in/eKGmvzvb #WorkerCoops #DemocraticWorkplace #CooperativeLeadership #DAWI

Hear the experiences of the fellows from the Northeast Transition Initiative (#NETI) ???? Let’s keep growing employee ownership in the Northeast ?

We are so honored to be a part of the Northeast Transition Initiative (#NETI), an initiative created to support businesses moving from a traditional model to one that is worker owned. ????

Learn how YOU can help build economic security for immigrant communities by supporting worker ownership! Immigrant workers often face exclusion from quality jobs due to systemic barriers, but worker cooperatives offer a powerful solution. Worker ownership and cooperatives have long been regarded as a viable economic development strategy, especially for excluded workers. Because of this, California's SEED program decided to empower immigrant workers through funding for cooperative development. More recently, in the face of state budget cuts, a coalition of cooperative development experts, community-based organizations, and worker leaders known as the California Worker Ownership Collaborative (CWOC), have leveraged $2 million in philanthropic funding to sustain the vibrant ecosystem of worker-owned small businesses developed with the CA SEED funding. Register for the Promise of Worker Cooperatives to Build Economic Security for Immigrant Communities on February 13 at 10am PT. Learn all about the successes and lessons learned from the worker centers and cooperative development nonprofits that participated in California’s SEED program, and their continued collaboration to strengthen the co-op ecosystem. Be a part of the solution! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dC_wzc7Q #WorkerCooperatives #WorkerOwnership #WorkerCoops

RSE is excited to co-host a panel discussion next week highlighting government-led equitable outreach initiatives, with a focus on New York and California. Event: Leading with Equity: Engaging Underserved Populations in NY & CA Date: January 30th Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Civic Hall, New York Facilitated by Betsy MacLean, NYC's Chief Policy and Innovation Officer, and Sonya Harris, CEO of Sage Strategies LLC, who played a pivotal role in California's statewide initiatives for the CA Governor's Office, this event will provide equity-centered strategies to empower communities, foster engagement, and drive meaningful outcomes. Panelists: Cal Zarin: President at Shared Value Media Dessy O'Keefe: Chief Client Officer at OpAD Media Solutions Denisse Verón: Sr. Social Media Manager at Runyon Saltzman, Inc. Julian S. McKinley: Co-Executive Director of The Democracy at Work Insititute Stay after the event for a networking happy hour and connect with other attendees. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders, gain actionable takeaways, and contribute to the dialogue on advancing equity in outreach. Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/erArsz_M

Want to learn how our communities can benefit from worker ownership? ?? Immigrant workers often face exclusion from quality jobs due to systemic barriers, but worker cooperatives offer a powerful solution. Worker ownership and cooperatives have long been regarded as a viable economic development strategy, especially for excluded workers. Because of this, California's SEED program decided to empower immigrant workers through funding for cooperative development. More recently, in the face of state budget cuts, a coalition of cooperative development experts, community-based organizations, and worker leaders known as the California Worker Ownership Collaborative (CWOC), have leveraged $2 million in philanthropic funding to sustain the vibrant ecosystem of worker-owned small businesses developed with the CA SEED funding. Register for the Promise of Worker Cooperatives to Build Economic Security for Immigrant Communities on February 13 at 10am PT. Learn all about the successes and lessons learned from the worker centers and cooperative development nonprofits that participated in California’s SEED program, and their continued collaboration to strengthen the co-op ecosystem. Be a part of the solution! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dC_wzc7Q #WorkerCooperatives #WorkerOwnership #WorkerCoops

Join us for our next Underwriting for Racial Justice Quarterly Meeting: Financing Employee Ownership to Advance Racial Equity. This dynamic session aims to equip lenders with the tools and insights to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of financing employee-owned startups and conversions to employee ownership (EO). Join Dorian L. Gregory, CPA from Cooperative Fund of the Northeast, Julian S. McKinley from The Democracy at Work Institute, Julie Menter from Transform Finance, and Henry Noel Jr from Boston Impact Initiative to explore how EO can be leveraged as a powerful tool to advance racial equity. This session will include successful strategies, deal structures, and public-private partnerships that drive growth in EO initiatives. ?? Date: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 ? Time: 9 am PT / 12 pm ET Let’s reimagine finance as a tool for equity and inclusion: https://lnkd.in/gTA4gXAj?