Tag Archives: Finances

The Quest for Capital

Posted on November 7, 2019 by John McNamara

The final goal for the Blueprint for a Co-operative Decade focused on capital (although in a lot of ways, the other goals also touched upon capital as well). The goal states, “Secure reliable co-operative capital while guaranteeing member control”. Starting … Continue reading →

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Co-op Accounting: Business Services Co-op

Posted on October 24, 2019 by John McNamara

One of the major contradictions that worker co-ops need to grapple with arises with the way they are forced to manage the books. For instance, if a co-op’s mission is living wages and a safe work environment, those mission items … Continue reading →

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#15: Member Economic Participation

Posted on December 14, 2009 by John McNamara

The third of the so-called User Principles is the principle of Member Economic Participation. Think of this as the users of the co-operative financially support the co-operative. The identity statement states: 3rd Principle: Member Economic Participation Members contribute equitably to, … Continue reading →

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