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Building Community with the Gift of Plumbing

An Interview with People's Plumbing Worker Co-op

March 12, 2026

Josh talks to Cristobal, Wren, and Dayle — three of the people behind People's Plumbing, a worker cooperative operating on the Gift Economy model in Cleveland, OH. That's right, when People's Plumbing does a job, there is no bill to be paid at the end, just a participation form and a flushing toilet. Despite this unconventional model, the co-op has been successful for two years, is providing a living for multiple people, and looks to continue growing into the future.

 

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