CommunityBrusselsLaunch a worker cooperative through Solidarity Economy EuropeShare 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 Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: RIPESS Europe.cooperativeworkersolidarity +2
CommunityParisMap and grow a local solidarity economy networkLink co-ops, time banks, and fair-trade groups on one map Solidarity economy networks across Europe share tools, swap suppliers, and run joint fairs so residents can find ethical work, housing, and food in one place. RIPESS Europe coordinates more than 40 national and sectoral members. What you can do - Browse RIPESS Europe members and note groups active in your city - Host a neighbourhood mapping evening: list co-ops, mutual-aid circles, and community finance projects on one wall - Propose a joint stall or repair swap with two groups that have never met How it works Territorial networks run annual assemblies, share case studies, and connect practitioners with policy allies. Local chapters translate the model into street-level events: markets, open days, and skill shares. Why it matters Visibility helps people choose solidarity providers over anonymous chains. Cross-linking turns isolated projects into an ecosystem neighbours can navigate. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: RIPESS Europe.cooperativeworkersolidarity +2
