Tag Archives: Fair Trade

Local Schmochal! Shop Co-op.

Posted on November 29, 2010 by John McNamara

It is “cyber Monday” which follows “black Friday” for those of us in the US (and I imagine Canada to some extent. In any event, the Holiday shopping season has opened. Since I don’t have anything heavy to write about … Continue reading →

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#20 Payment Solidarity

Posted on January 25, 2010 by John McNamara

The Mondragon Co-operatives maintain the concept of wage solidarity. From the beginning, the ratio of the highest paid position (manager) and the lowest paid (new worker) was locked at 3:1. In the 80’s this changed and today there are some … Continue reading →

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#10 Social Responsibility

Posted on November 9, 2009 by John McNamara

In my office, I have the Identity Statement posted where I can easily refer to it (along with Union Cab’s vision, mission and core values). I have a version that is based on the background paper, but includes other commentary. … Continue reading →

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The Fair Trade Dilemma

Posted on July 8, 2009 by John McNamara

Worker cooperatives should be about social transformation. They should strive to change the dominant paradigm of profit-motive that Corporate Social Responsibility as a means to mitigate the worst aspects of capitalism. Continue reading →

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