# News and announcements **URL:** https://forum.workers.coop/c/news/11.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.workers.coop/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.workers.coop/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.workers.coop/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Article - Pride in Work? Confronting the root cause of economic decline](https://forum.workers.coop/t/article-pride-in-work-confronting-the-root-cause-of-economic-decline/1382)
**Author:** [@Sion](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Sion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 April 2026 16:41 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/article-pride-in-work-confronting-the-root-cause-of-economic-decline/1382 "2026-04-08T16:41:23Z")
“The Centre for Democratic Business and workers.coop federation have long argued that meaningful economic renewal requires a shift in ownership.” New debate piece on workers.coop website. --- ## [REVOLUTIONISE YOUR PERFORMANCE REVIEWS! Webinar 24th March](https://forum.workers.coop/t/revolutionise-your-performance-reviews-webinar-24th-march/1372)
**Author:** [@cdowneyoliveira](https://forum.workers.coop/u/cdowneyoliveira)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 March 2026 14:24 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/revolutionise-your-performance-reviews-webinar-24th-march/1372 "2026-03-24T14:24:27Z")
Imagine you and your team doing performance feedback sessions with each other - and everyone feeling great about it. “Really good!” “Meant a lot to me.” “I enjoy our team so much.” Instead of publishing something like … --- ## [Call For Support Statements: Stirchley Coop](https://forum.workers.coop/t/call-for-support-statements-stirchley-coop/1364)
**Author:** [@mikaela](https://forum.workers.coop/u/mikaela)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [23 March 2026 14:36 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/call-for-support-statements-stirchley-coop/1364 "2026-03-23T14:36:53Z")
Hello, I’m sure many of you will have seen and heard about the situation our friends at Stirchley Coop are in, and as previously shared in the news/announcements section of this thread. One of the things we’re trying t… --- ## [Census of worker cooperators - please do it!](https://forum.workers.coop/t/census-of-worker-cooperators-please-do-it/1368)
**Author:** [@Sion](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Sion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 March 2026 16:27 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/census-of-worker-cooperators-please-do-it/1368 "2026-03-19T16:27:45Z")
Census flyer final.pdf (184.1 KB) BE PART OF THE UK’S FIRST WORKER CO-OP CENSUS and help shape the future of worker co-ops. Participate in our survey for a chance to win: One of six prize tickets for Worker Co-op Week… --- ## [Birmingham's Stirchley Co-op Development At Risk](https://forum.workers.coop/t/birminghams-stirchley-co-op-development-at-risk/1359)
**Author:** [@mikaela](https://forum.workers.coop/u/mikaela)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [18 March 2026 21:33 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/birminghams-stirchley-co-op-development-at-risk/1359 "2026-03-18T21:33:54Z")
Hi all, As a project so closely tied to workers.coop, sharing this announcement below in response to this statement from Green Square Accord, SCD’s housing association. Please share/comment the IG post to show support. … --- ## [Tickets now live for Worker Co-op Weekend 2026](https://forum.workers.coop/t/tickets-now-live-for-worker-co-op-weekend-2026/1367)
**Author:** [@samnord](https://forum.workers.coop/u/samnord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 March 2026 09:54 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/tickets-now-live-for-worker-co-op-weekend-2026/1367 "2026-03-18T09:54:31Z")
Taking place again at Thornbridge Outdoors in Derbyshire, tickets are now up for Worker Co-op Weekend 2026! workers.coop members get £10 off event tickets. We expect the programme to include opportunity for business ne… --- ## [Propose a session for the programme Worker Co-op Weekend 2026](https://forum.workers.coop/t/propose-a-session-for-the-programme-worker-co-op-weekend-2026/1361)
**Author:** [@samnord](https://forum.workers.coop/u/samnord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2026 17:30 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/propose-a-session-for-the-programme-worker-co-op-weekend-2026/1361 "2026-03-16T17:30:38Z")
Taking place again at Thornbridge Outdoors in Derbyshire, tickets are now up for Worker Co-op Weekend 2026! Propose a session :right\_arrow: Please submit programme suggestions or requests here. As always the programme … --- ## [We Are Closing – Thank You for 10 Years of Collaboration](https://forum.workers.coop/t/we-are-closing-thank-you-for-10-years-of-collaboration/1344)
**Author:** [@John\_Bevan\_WAO](https://forum.workers.coop/u/John_Bevan_WAO)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2026 13:34 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/we-are-closing-thank-you-for-10-years-of-collaboration/1344 "2026-03-06T13:34:54Z")
:waving\_hand: Hello After much reflection, we’re announcing that We Are Open Co-op will close on May 1, 2026, marking the end of a decade of collaboration and cooperation. You can read all about it in our blog post, … --- ## [Calverts: How a printing shop was reborn](https://forum.workers.coop/t/calverts-how-a-printing-shop-was-reborn/1355)
**Author:** [@Sion](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Sion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2026 12:56 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/calverts-how-a-printing-shop-was-reborn/1355 "2026-03-06T12:56:52Z")
Just published this version of Chapter 20 of Cooperativism at Work: worker-owned cooperatives across the world, published by Routledge last week and available at vast expense in hardback, softback and e-pub formats. It’s… --- ## [The Class Work Project workshop offer to co-ops](https://forum.workers.coop/t/the-class-work-project-workshop-offer-to-co-ops/1349)
**Author:** [@samnord](https://forum.workers.coop/u/samnord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 March 2026 13:03 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/the-class-work-project-workshop-offer-to-co-ops/1349 "2026-03-02T13:03:53Z")
The Class Work Project would like to let co-ops know about their workshop offers! They say that…as an organisation that works to explore the intersections between class and other points of oppression, such as migration,… --- ## [Leicester worker co-op grocery in development - but they need more founding members!](https://forum.workers.coop/t/leicester-worker-co-op-grocery-in-development-but-they-need-more-founding-members/1336)
**Author:** [@Debbie](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Debbie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2026 16:51 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/leicester-worker-co-op-grocery-in-development-but-they-need-more-founding-members/1336 "2026-02-26T16:51:54Z")
SPRöUT is a new Leicester grocery store in the early stages of its development, focused on seasonal produce, responsible sourcing, low-waste choices and community-focused. All worker-owned, on a similar scale to us at Un… --- ## [BRISTOL WORKER CO-OP MEET UP - Sunday 19th October 2025](https://forum.workers.coop/t/bristol-worker-co-op-meet-up-sunday-19th-october-2025/1215)
**Author:** [@Nerida84](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Nerida84)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2026 16:49 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/bristol-worker-co-op-meet-up-sunday-19th-october-2025/1215 "2026-02-26T16:49:38Z")
BRISTOL WORKER CO-OP MEET UP SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER AT CAFÉ KINO – 6 PM TIL 9 PM First Bristol informal co-op meetup for workers co-ops, come along and meet fellow workers. Essential Trading will be hosting at local work… --- ## [Advancing economic democracy - event London 13/3](https://forum.workers.coop/t/advancing-economic-democracy-event-london-13-3/1342)
**Author:** [@Sion](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Sion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2026 16:07 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/advancing-economic-democracy-event-london-13-3/1342 "2026-02-24T16:07:08Z")
https://ied.si/en/events/advancing-worker-ownership/ --- ## [A4 Leaflet: Workers’ Co-operatives 1970s-1990s](https://forum.workers.coop/t/a4-leaflet-workers-co-operatives-1970s-1990s/1343)
**Author:** [@chris](https://forum.workers.coop/u/chris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2026 15:45 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/a4-leaflet-workers-co-operatives-1970s-1990s/1343 "2026-02-24T15:45:11Z")
Steve at Principle 5 just pointed out this leaflet on their site, it’s from the now defunct archive.coop, a 10 page colour A4 history of Workers’ Co-operatives 1970s-1990s: Worker-Co-ops-Learning-Resource.pdf (3.1 MB) I… --- ## [The Co-op GroupApiary Campaign 2026 Incubator](https://forum.workers.coop/t/the-co-op-groupapiary-campaign-2026-incubator/1332)
**Author:** [@seanfarmelo](https://forum.workers.coop/u/seanfarmelo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 February 2026 16:45 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/the-co-op-groupapiary-campaign-2026-incubator/1332 "2026-02-16T16:45:23Z")
Hey just thought I would share this here in case any of the food co-ops who have suppliers that might be interested in this incubator : https://www.rangeme.com/apiary2026 --- ## [Loaf Coop (Birmingham) needs your support](https://forum.workers.coop/t/loaf-coop-birmingham-needs-your-support/1326)
**Author:** [@mikaela](https://forum.workers.coop/u/mikaela)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2026 16:07 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/loaf-coop-birmingham-needs-your-support/1326 "2026-02-09T16:07:39Z")
Hi all - Many of us have been eagerly waiting for the opening of Stirchley Coop Development here in Birmingham to host three worker coops and 39 residential flats! Unfortunately, the building continues to be delayed, wi… --- ## [History of worker co-ops 1971 - 2001](https://forum.workers.coop/t/history-of-worker-co-ops-1971-2001/1281)
**Author:** [@AthertonJohn](https://forum.workers.coop/u/AthertonJohn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [7 February 2026 20:03 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/history-of-worker-co-ops-1971-2001/1281 "2026-02-07T20:03:34Z")
If a conceptual history of worker co-ops and how we were influenced by New Left/Blairism and thinking and Social Enterprise. This is the research for you. from-new-left-to-social-enterprise-a-conceptual-history-of-the-i… --- ## [Co-op in the works: "The People's Tech"](https://forum.workers.coop/t/co-op-in-the-works-the-peoples-tech/1322)
**Author:** [@MediaActivist](https://forum.workers.coop/u/MediaActivist)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2026 09:38 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/co-op-in-the-works-the-peoples-tech/1322 "2026-02-05T09:38:58Z")
Hi! I posted here some time ago referencing the not-for-profit limited company I was hoping to convert into a co-op. Now, given the demand I’m getting to help folks use technology away from Big Tech – at the intersectio… --- ## [US Federation - State of Worker Co-op Sector Report](https://forum.workers.coop/t/us-federation-state-of-worker-co-op-sector-report/1325)
**Author:** [@Caleb](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Caleb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 February 2026 10:33 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/us-federation-state-of-worker-co-op-sector-report/1325 "2026-02-04T10:33:09Z")
The 2025 State of the Sector of Worker Cooperative and Democratic Workplaces is a report on worker cooperatives and democratic workplaces in the United States, co-produced by the Democracy at Work Institute and the U.S.… --- ## [First UK co-op workers census - 10 mins, 6 x Worker Co-op Weekend Tickets + £125 to win](https://forum.workers.coop/t/first-uk-co-op-workers-census-10-mins-6-x-worker-co-op-weekend-tickets-125-to-win/1312)
**Author:** [@Sion](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Sion)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 06:23 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/first-uk-co-op-workers-census-10-mins-6-x-worker-co-op-weekend-tickets-125-to-win/1312 "2026-01-30T06:23:49Z")
Hello everyone If you’re in a worker co-op, we need to know more about you and what you think. The UK’s first Worker Co-op Census will paint a clearer picture of what it’s really like to work in worker cooperatives acr… --- ## [Palestine: Red Ribbon - new campaign](https://forum.workers.coop/t/palestine-red-ribbon-new-campaign/1317)
**Author:** [@Sion](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Sion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 January 2026 12:37 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/palestine-red-ribbon-new-campaign/1317 "2026-01-18T12:37:51Z")
https://redribbonscampaign.com There is a vote pending in the Knesset on a flexible death penalty execution bill: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260113-knesset-approves-bill-allowing-death-penalty-for-palestinians… --- ## [USA General Strike in Minnesota and Minneapolis next Friday](https://forum.workers.coop/t/usa-general-strike-in-minnesota-and-minneapolis-next-friday/1316)
**Author:** [@BillySmith](https://forum.workers.coop/u/BillySmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 January 2026 05:40 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/usa-general-strike-in-minnesota-and-minneapolis-next-friday/1316 "2026-01-17T05:40:30Z")
I hadn’t heard about this on any of the MSM: --- ## [New Co-op: Tech Care Co-op](https://forum.workers.coop/t/new-co-op-tech-care-co-op/897)
**Author:** [@kawaiipunk](https://forum.workers.coop/u/kawaiipunk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2026 16:29 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/new-co-op-tech-care-co-op/897 "2026-01-14T16:29:35Z")
Helllooo, as many of you know, I’m one of the founder members of Autonomic which I have been working at for the last seven years but I wanted to try some new business models and learn new skills. Early days, but I’m sta… --- ## [Own The Future: Our first co-op support programme starting in March!](https://forum.workers.coop/t/own-the-future-our-first-co-op-support-programme-starting-in-march/1306)
**Author:** [@evag](https://forum.workers.coop/u/evag)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [7 January 2026 15:36 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/own-the-future-our-first-co-op-support-programme-starting-in-march/1306 "2026-01-07T15:36:14Z")
Hello everyone!:slight\_smile: Introducing myself - I’m Eva, a community organiser and educator with a background in solar cooperatives. Last month I joined workers.coop to coordinate our new Own The Future programme. I’… --- ## [Worker Co-ops & Post-Growth](https://forum.workers.coop/t/worker-co-ops-post-growth/1305)
**Author:** [@Caleb](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Caleb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 December 2025 12:07 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/worker-co-ops-post-growth/1305 "2025-12-22T12:07:47Z")
The paper argues that mainstream circular economy approaches often reinforce capitalist growth and technocratic control, undermining social and ecological goals. Using research on not-for-profit worker co-ops in cycle re… --- ## [Can Worker Cooperatives Save Tech Jobs?](https://forum.workers.coop/t/can-worker-cooperatives-save-tech-jobs/1298)
**Author:** [@Yuliy](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Yuliy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 December 2025 11:56 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/can-worker-cooperatives-save-tech-jobs/1298 "2025-12-18T11:56:33Z")
No. Or maybe yes. ^^ Actually, if you would like to know more, here is my interview with Stefan Ivanovski for his podcast Lifestyle Democracy. It is rather long, so feel free to increase speed. And there is also a tran… --- ## [Worker co-op federation being built in Germany looking for advice](https://forum.workers.coop/t/worker-co-op-federation-being-built-in-germany-looking-for-advice/1292)
**Author:** [@samnord](https://forum.workers.coop/u/samnord)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [16 December 2025 15:25 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/worker-co-op-federation-being-built-in-germany-looking-for-advice/1292 "2025-12-16T15:25:25Z")
Sharing this request from Jan Steppe, a cooperater in Germany. Does anyone have some time to give advice from the experience of founding workers.coop? my name is Jan and I am part of https://www.worker-coops.de/, a smal… --- ## [Mutuals registering authority report](https://forum.workers.coop/t/mutuals-registering-authority-report/1279)
**Author:** [@Jed](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Jed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 December 2025 11:36 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/mutuals-registering-authority-report/1279 "2025-12-09T11:36:35Z")
--- ## [Zara Sultana on worker cooperatives](https://forum.workers.coop/t/zara-sultana-on-worker-cooperatives/1280)
**Author:** [@Sion](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Sion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 December 2025 10:28 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/zara-sultana-on-worker-cooperatives/1280 "2025-12-09T10:28:54Z")
Zarah Sultana MP on worker cooperatives - although why services of public interest shouldn’t also be under workers’ control isn’t made clear :laughing: --- ## [We’re looking for new Directors to join the Board](https://forum.workers.coop/t/we-re-looking-for-new-directors-to-join-the-board/1269)
**Author:** [@samnord](https://forum.workers.coop/u/samnord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 November 2025 22:52 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/we-re-looking-for-new-directors-to-join-the-board/1269 "2025-11-19T22:52:34Z")
We’re looking for new Directors to join the Board Workers.coop is looking for 3 new Directors to help us to shape our strategic direction and ensure good governance and financial stability over the long-term. If you are… [Previous page](https://forum.workers.coop/c/news/11.md) [Next page](https://forum.workers.coop/c/news/11.md?page=2)