Launch a worker cooperative through Solidarity Economy Europe

Share ownership and decisions at work

RIPESS Europe links worker cooperatives, social enterprises, and mutual-aid networks that put solidarity ahead of shareholder profit. Worker co-ops let employees own and steer the business together.

What you can do

• Read the Solidarity Economy in Europe overview and map co-ops near you
• Connect with RIPESS Europe member networks for start-up advice
• Visit a local worker cooperative and ask how they handle hiring, surplus, and one-member-one-vote governance

How it works

Founders draft bylaws for democratic control, equal voice, and shared risk. Sector federations help with legal setup, training, and inter-cooperation so small co-ops can bid for contracts together.

Why it matters

Worker ownership keeps wealth with the people who create it. It opens stable jobs for workers excluded from extractive firms.

Source & repost

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Source: RIPESS Europe.