Co-op Study Group Kickoff

Join the conversation with folks who want to learn more about cooperation!

Curious about alternative economic models? The dominant economic system we have today prioritizes production for exchange value. This causes growing economic inequality and the disruption of our communities. Costs that do not appear on the company's balance sheet are labeled "externalities." Contrary to popular myth, there is nothing natural or inevitable about this!

Join us to explore current ideas, and review past models of cooperation.

We will begin with Professor Richard Wolff's book, Democracy at Work, which offers a great introduction to "Worker Self-Directed Enterprises" and why they are so important for us today: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/483-democracy-at-work

Please bring your ideas and passion! We want everyone to participate in learning and teaching, regardless of your past experience. We will discuss what we want to explore at future meetings.

We will also choose future meeting times and locations, so let us know what works best for you.

FOOD
Agaric, a worker-owned web development coop, will provide food and beverages for this meeting.

ACCESSABILITY
The Democracy Center is partially wheelchair accessible, no accessible bathroom on site. The Mandela, Parks, and Chavez rooms are accessible, but the Library is not. Wheelchair users are welcome to use the accessible restroom at Daedalus while we plan our improvements for bathroom accessibility. To reach that bathroom, exit the ramp and turn left on Bow St, at the next building (Daedalus) use their accessible entrance and their restroom will be on the right. More information at: democracycenter.org/accessibility. Contact info@democracycenter.org or 617 492 8855 as needed.