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Federation and network of worker-led cooperatives and supporters, based in the UK. More info/join up: http://workers.coop
If you thought the Autumn Assembly was just more long meetings, you're in for a treat! This year there's a Caleigh, supper club, another Punchcard live recording, 1-2-1 business advice, a tour of Glasgow's co-op history, a Gaza fundraiser raffle, art, yoga... Tickets: buff.ly/nWuCdLK
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Autumn Assembly programme taster... Tickets ➡️ buff.ly/nWuCdLK

Labour time & revolutionary economics 

A society without exploitation no longer uses commodity value & money as key measures. Learn about a labour time accounting system, an existing equitable alternative to plan & value work.
November 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Have you seen the beautiful mural on the side of Greencity Wholefoods in Glasgow?

Sneak peak! Created by local mural collective 'Cobolt', you will be able to see this next week when Greencity hosts the Autumn Assembly social supper club!

Tickets: www.workers.coop/civicrm/even...
November 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Autumn Assembly programme taster... Tickets ➡️ buff.ly/nWuCdLK

Performance Reviews using Sociocracy

Sociocracy is a way of organising in teams that aims to get more done, faster, and involve everyone. In this skill-share you'll learn how to make performance reviews more supportive and effective.
November 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Have you ever worked in precarious, low-waged work in care, cleaning, hospitality or agency work? Next week organisers in Glagow are hosting an event on combatting this through co-operation.

We'll be finding out how care & cleaning co-ops are rewriting workplace rules on workers' pay & conditions.
November 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Next week worker co-operators come together over 3 days in Glasgow for the Autumn Assembly.

Get skilled up with sessions on sociocracy, permaculture & labour time accounting for a post-capitalist world.

Plus a special half-day event on combating exploitation in care, cleaning & agency work.
November 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Punchcard is coming back for a season 2 - with better production & editing, more interesting guests and more clips and shorts, but we need your help to fund it. The goal is simple: 🎯 50 listeners contributing £5/month. opencollective.com/workerscoop/projects/punchcard
September 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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🏕️ Throwback to an inspiring weekend in the Peak District!

Our member workers.coop brought together 100+ cooperators for their annual gathering in May for a weekend full of workshops, skill-sharing, and celebration.

Read our reflections on the weekend 👉 cecop.coop/works/local-...
September 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
During the Worker Co-op Weekend, co-ops shared actions they've taken to show Palestine solidarity. From this a list was assembled of suggested activities for others, including two examples from co-ops in West Yorkshire & West Midlands.
Check out the resource here 🍉➡️
www.workers.coop/resource/pal...
August 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
15 days to Worker Co-op Weekend '25 - the biggest and best gathering of our members, supporters and the worker co-op curious. Tickets are selling out quickly, so get yourself registered for the fun, games, debates, workshops and chance to make new friends and comrades! bit.ly/434pl1w
May 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Wishing a happy and militant workers' day to our members and fellow workers in every country resisting militarism, patriarchy and exploitation. Venceremos!
May 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
From our member Stir to Action - free webinar on how to get advice and support with defending and revitalising your club
www.democraticbusiness.org/training/soc...
April 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Our annual Spring gathering brings together worker cooperators, supporters and friends of the movement to reconnect, celebrate, be inspired, learn - and do business. Low cost, free childcare, camping or dorm accommodation and a fantastic programme sign up! >> www.workers.coop/civicrm/even...
April 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Punchard interviews Taylor le Melle from worker co-op not/nowhere. A radical alternative view on the liberal 'inclusion' agenda in the arts system >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=0izb...
The Art of Collecting Reparations w/ Taylor Le Melle
YouTube video by workerscoop
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April 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Our Powering Up programme supported community businesses that needed resources and help investing in their future. It put decision-making power in the hands of the businesses themselves, fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment where community businesses could thrive.
Empowering community businesses through flexible support - Power to Change
The Powering Up programme illustrates how devolving power and adopting flexible, inclusive approaches can significantly enhance the effectiveness of support ...
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April 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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🌱 Starting a co‑operative? 🌱

🤔 Did you know our online incorporation tool can help you register your co‑op, with a subsidy towards the cost provided by The Co‑operative Bank?

🧰 And that nearly 700 co‑ops have registered using the tool since it was introduced in 2018? 🧵 (1/2)
April 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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As a cooperative and a community-owned business, our social impact is through the roof!

Watch the video of our Social Impact Report 2024 to see why 👉 buff.ly/4dbgPkP
April 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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The Bellmount Cherry Circle is mabye the largest of its kind, and is looking incredible right now. Find it here maps.app.goo.gl/qhDpZte4Gibo...
April 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Givers Gain 1-hour lunchtime session this Wednesday 9th April. Ask for specific business introductions - educate participants about your co-op, what you do, why you’re good and what you’re looking for. It's a members only workers.coop event - registration >> www.workers.coop/civicrm/even...
April 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
It's in the beautiful Peak district countryside, and it's going to be the best ever. There are 15 bursaries of up to £100 each for members and the 'worker co-op curious' who need help with the cost of a ticket - register now at www.workers.coop/civicrm/even...
March 31, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Register now for the next high-energy Givers Gain session at 12 on April 9th, when we'll be generating new business ideas and trading opportunities for member worker co-ops
www.workers.coop/civicrm/even...
March 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
To make the transition to Bluesky easier for co-ops, we've put together a Bluesky UK worker co-op Starter Pack here: buff.ly/4gRbdgM
(If you'd like to be added, message us!)
UK worker co-ops - Bluesky Directory
A list of worker co-ops and projects working on economic democracy and collective ownership at work, in the UK. And federations, alliances and co-op projects internationally with relevance to us in th...
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February 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We're now on Bluesky! Welcome to workers.coop, the UK based federation of worker-led cooperatives.

Worker cooperatives enable workers to unite and collectively advance their economic, social, and cultural interests.
February 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM