Grassroots Economic Organizing

Catalyzing worker co-ops & the solidarity economy

Home Work (cleaning, personal care, etc.)

June 3, 2021

Bringing Dignity to Caregiving

The home care crisis isn’t new, but it is receiving renewed attention. In several communities across the country, home care workers have come together to form worker cooperatives.

Worker Cooperatives Healthcare Home Work (cleaning, personal care, etc.)
February 22, 2021

How Co-ops Benefit Your Wallet and Work

A conversation about worker co-ops with technical assistance providers in the Chicagoland area.

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May 7, 2020

The Up & Go Story

A short film about the Up & Go cooperative home-cleaning app that is co-owned by three worker co-ops in New York City.

Home Work (cleaning, personal care, etc.) Worker Cooperatives Networking & Collaboration
December 3, 2018

Equal Care Co-op

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June 4, 2018

Why Building Collectively is Greener, Easier, and Cheaper

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March 5, 2018

Home Care Cooperatives and the Future of Work

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December 15, 2017

Loconomics: A Worker-Owned Platform Co-op for Service Professionals

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November 6, 2017

A Worker Co-op for Returning Citizens

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October 16, 2017

Innovative Funding Models for Worker-Owned Platform Cooperatives

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September 1, 2017

Cooperative Care: Empowered Caregiving

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