# Latest **URL:** https://forum.workers.coop/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.workers.coop/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.workers.coop/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.workers.coop/tags.md) --- ## [We're looking for a new tattoo artist!](https://forum.workers.coop/t/were-looking-for-a-new-tattoo-artist/1505)
**Author:** [@spruce](https://forum.workers.coop/u/spruce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2026 09:23 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/were-looking-for-a-new-tattoo-artist/1505 "2026-09-24T09:23:40Z")
Cloud Mountain Tattoo in Glasgow is looking to bring in a new tattoo artist as a member-director of our small workers’ co-op. We think we’re the only fully co-operatively run tattoo studio in Scotland so it’s a rare oppo… --- ## [Say hello thread](https://forum.workers.coop/t/say-hello-thread/29)
**Author:** [@AthertonJohn](https://forum.workers.coop/u/AthertonJohn)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [23 September 2026 19:49 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/say-hello-thread/29 "2026-09-23T19:49:31Z")
This is is just the introduce yourself thread: What’s your name, are you in a worker co-op, why are you interested in getting involved in this project. That sort of thing. --- ## ['All Hands' presentation and next meeting date](https://forum.workers.coop/t/all-hands-presentation-and-next-meeting-date/1503)
**Author:** [@samnord](https://forum.workers.coop/u/samnord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2026 12:08 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/all-hands-presentation-and-next-meeting-date/1503 "2026-09-17T12:08:19Z")
Hi everyone - For anyone who couldn’t make it, here is the slideshow from the ‘All Hands’ all member meeting. And here is a summary of upcoming events and meeting dates The next ‘All Hands’ will be held on 3 Decemb… --- ## [Membership questions](https://forum.workers.coop/t/membership-questions/134)
**Author:** [@AthertonJohn](https://forum.workers.coop/u/AthertonJohn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 10:55 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/membership-questions/134 "2026-09-14T10:55:47Z")
Now that we are registered as a Co-op Society, we are opening for membership on Monday to align with Co-operatives UK’s end of year renewals. There is still lots to do. But if you have questions about membership specific… --- ## [AI and labour time accounting](https://forum.workers.coop/t/ai-and-labour-time-accounting/1497)
**Author:** [@Sion](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Sion)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [12 September 2026 20:55 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/ai-and-labour-time-accounting/1497 "2026-09-12T20:55:25Z")
Letter: Time to dust off a Dutch communist blueprint - https://archive.ph/sl0Wi @FT --- ## [Urban Farms that are Worker Cooperatives](https://forum.workers.coop/t/urban-farms-that-are-worker-cooperatives/1474)
**Author:** [@louise](https://forum.workers.coop/u/louise)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2026 09:08 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/urban-farms-that-are-worker-cooperatives/1474 "2026-09-11T09:08:34Z")
A new worker cooperative is currently forming in Glasgow to take on around a 1.5 acre area in the city to regenerate as a market gardening business. There are lots of ideas about linking in with food security initiative… --- ## [Peer network: Lunch hour skill share: The Employment Rights Act](https://forum.workers.coop/t/peer-network-lunch-hour-skill-share-the-employment-rights-act/1498)
**Author:** [@Nancy](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Nancy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2026 08:14 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/peer-network-lunch-hour-skill-share-the-employment-rights-act/1498 "2026-09-09T08:14:36Z")
Just a reminder of this event happening tomorrow at 12pm. Thanks to @Abbie for bringing her expertise to share on the Employment Rights Act and some of the main changes to be aware of in co-ops. --- ## [Would a quarterly printed 'what's on' help people to engage with the fed?](https://forum.workers.coop/t/would-a-quarterly-printed-whats-on-help-people-to-engage-with-the-fed/1496)
**Author:** [@mattofyorkcollective](https://forum.workers.coop/u/mattofyorkcollective)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 September 2026 14:52 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/would-a-quarterly-printed-whats-on-help-people-to-engage-with-the-fed/1496 "2026-09-07T14:52:38Z")
Thinking about the points raised in the meeting today about the clarity of who can attend what, and also fostering connections between members. With people ignoring the mass of digital media that they’re exposed to every… --- ## [Workers.coop Film Club? What shall we watch?](https://forum.workers.coop/t/workers-coop-film-club-what-shall-we-watch/1492)
**Author:** [@Nancy](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Nancy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [7 September 2026 11:54 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/workers-coop-film-club-what-shall-we-watch/1492 "2026-09-07T11:54:18Z")
I’m looking into running an online film club on a regular basis to share and enjoy films together which are connected to co-operation and worker control. I haven’t worked out all the logistics yet but as I figure it out… --- ## [Income Generation Lead/Business Manager, The Ferret](https://forum.workers.coop/t/income-generation-lead-business-manager-the-ferret/1495)
**Author:** [@louise](https://forum.workers.coop/u/louise)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 September 2026 17:25 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/income-generation-lead-business-manager-the-ferret/1495 "2026-09-02T17:25:07Z")
Location: Remote Salary details: £37,700pa Closes: 21/09/2026 Part-Time Remote Working The Ferret is Scotland’s award-winning investigative platform. We’re a co-operative, owned by our members, not by billionair… --- ## [Co-ordinating a workers.coop presence at External Events](https://forum.workers.coop/t/co-ordinating-a-workers-coop-presence-at-external-events/1493)
**Author:** [@Nancy](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Nancy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2026 15:22 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/co-ordinating-a-workers-coop-presence-at-external-events/1493 "2026-08-28T15:22:03Z")
@samnord has created this useful shared spreadsheet to log events where we want workers.coop be present. Please add events you come across. We’ll work up to using this to resource members to represent the Fed. Let me kn… --- ## [A true comrade has gone](https://forum.workers.coop/t/a-true-comrade-has-gone/1490)
**Author:** [@Sion](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Sion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 10:33 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/a-true-comrade-has-gone/1490 "2026-08-27T10:33:32Z")
--- ## [Freelance designer with strong tech background to join our team for a small project](https://forum.workers.coop/t/freelance-designer-with-strong-tech-background-to-join-our-team-for-a-small-project/1484)
**Author:** [@louise](https://forum.workers.coop/u/louise)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2026 08:37 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/freelance-designer-with-strong-tech-background-to-join-our-team-for-a-small-project/1484 "2026-08-25T08:37:17Z")
media co-op are pitching for a job with a small budget for a local organisation to celebrate their 30th anniversary. We’re looking for a cooperatively-minded freelance designer with solid tech background to join our team… --- ## [Movement building strategy group](https://forum.workers.coop/t/movement-building-strategy-group/1488)
**Author:** [@Nancy](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Nancy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 August 2026 14:33 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/movement-building-strategy-group/1488 "2026-08-21T14:33:38Z")
The next quarter’s regular movement building meetings will be Friday lunchtimes, first Friday of the month. You can check back on this document for updated notes and agendas, be in touch if you want to put forward topic… --- ## [Autumn Assembly 2026](https://forum.workers.coop/t/autumn-assembly-2026/1472)
**Author:** [@samnord](https://forum.workers.coop/u/samnord)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2026 15:43 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/autumn-assembly-2026/1472 "2026-08-20T15:43:09Z")
The Autumn Assembly brings together worker co-ops from across the UK to build on liberating work, celebrate what we’ve achieved and identify future opportunities. The date for this event has not been confirmed, please tr… --- ## [Own The Future: Reporting on our accelerator programme for new co-ops](https://forum.workers.coop/t/own-the-future-reporting-on-our-accelerator-programme-for-new-co-ops/1485)
**Author:** [@evag](https://forum.workers.coop/u/evag)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2026 09:35 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/own-the-future-reporting-on-our-accelerator-programme-for-new-co-ops/1485 "2026-08-19T09:35:40Z")
Hi all, Back in December, we launched the first known worker co-op accelerator programme in the UK, Own The Future, supporting workers leading the transition to a new economy through the incubation of new or converti… --- ## [Inquiry : Peer Mentorship for Worker Buyout Transition – Leicester](https://forum.workers.coop/t/inquiry-peer-mentorship-for-worker-buyout-transition-leicester/1478)
**Author:** [@samnord](https://forum.workers.coop/u/samnord)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 15:31 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/inquiry-peer-mentorship-for-worker-buyout-transition-leicester/1478 "2026-08-10T15:31:35Z")
Can anyone help with this? I will provide contact email via direct message. Have also shared Coop Conversations. Hello, I am the founder and sole owner of an established hospitality venue in Leicester. Ahead of our up… --- ## [Invitation to participate in MSc research on cooperative businesses and local economies](https://forum.workers.coop/t/invitation-to-participate-in-msc-research-on-cooperative-businesses-and-local-economies/1477)
**Author:** [@Jiaqi\_IC](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Jiaqi_IC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 12:56 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/invitation-to-participate-in-msc-research-on-cooperative-businesses-and-local-economies/1477 "2026-08-10T12:56:02Z")
Hello everyone, I am a student on the MSc Environmental Technology programme at Imperial College London and I am carrying out a research project on how cooperative businesses contribute to sustainable local economies in… --- ## [Recruiting a Co-operative Development Worker](https://forum.workers.coop/t/recruiting-a-co-operative-development-worker/1457)
**Author:** [@AliceHemming](https://forum.workers.coop/u/AliceHemming)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2026 10:35 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/recruiting-a-co-operative-development-worker/1457 "2026-08-06T10:35:17Z")
Hi all. We are excited to announce that we are recruiting a new Co-operative Development Worker into our team at Co-operative Futures to work alongside Jo and I. It may be of interest to some of you or please do share wi… --- ## [June 2026 Worker Co-op Weekend finance clinic](https://forum.workers.coop/t/june-2026-worker-co-op-weekend-finance-clinic/1470)
**Author:** [@Jed](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Jed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2026 16:34 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/june-2026-worker-co-op-weekend-finance-clinic/1470 "2026-08-03T16:34:27Z")
Please find linked summary notes from the June 2026 Worker Co-op Weekend finance clinic. --- ## [Stirchley Co-op Development Update + Press Support](https://forum.workers.coop/t/stirchley-co-op-development-update-press-support/1473)
**Author:** [@mikaela](https://forum.workers.coop/u/mikaela)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2026 09:47 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/stirchley-co-op-development-update-press-support/1473 "2026-07-27T09:47:39Z")
Hi all - Quick update on our situation at Stirchley Co-operative Development (SCD) For an overview: watch this video here. At this point seven of our residents are homeless, our businesses are still facing insolvency … --- ## [Outlandish - a cut above](https://forum.workers.coop/t/outlandish-a-cut-above/1467)
**Author:** [@Sion](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Sion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2026 17:59 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/outlandish-a-cut-above/1467 "2026-07-14T17:59:36Z")
Maddy and Natasha on what sets our member Outlandish apart from your average B Corp - great stuff (45m video interview) --- ## [Global co-op news - Senegal Taxi drivers and Dutch Housing Co-ops!](https://forum.workers.coop/t/global-co-op-news-senegal-taxi-drivers-and-dutch-housing-co-ops/1464)
**Author:** [@gneissgrrrl](https://forum.workers.coop/u/gneissgrrrl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 July 2026 14:56 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/global-co-op-news-senegal-taxi-drivers-and-dutch-housing-co-ops/1464 "2026-07-13T14:56:30Z")
--- ## [AI, Communities & Coops (CoTech Autumn Gathering)](https://forum.workers.coop/t/ai-communities-coops-cotech-autumn-gathering/1465)
**Author:** [@samnord](https://forum.workers.coop/u/samnord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 July 2026 14:56 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/ai-communities-coops-cotech-autumn-gathering/1465 "2026-07-13T14:56:02Z")
Overview Real talk on ethical AI for values-driven teams. Panel, unconference & honest debate. Sept 17, London. For co-ops, charities & public sector Can AI tools serve our communities rather than just extracting value… --- ## [Just where it's most needed](https://forum.workers.coop/t/just-where-its-most-needed/1463)
**Author:** [@Sion](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Sion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 July 2026 13:30 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/just-where-its-most-needed/1463 "2026-07-13T13:30:46Z")
--- ## [Autumn Assembly 2026 Initial plans](https://forum.workers.coop/t/autumn-assembly-2026-initial-plans/1460)
**Author:** [@Nancy](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Nancy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2026 16:32 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/autumn-assembly-2026-initial-plans/1460 "2026-07-09T16:32:07Z")
Autumn Assembly 2026 is taking shape. We are planning to run a Friday of study visits with co-ops in Yorkshire/Manchester followed by a Saturday of learning, development and organising in Hebden Bridge. We’ll schedule so… --- ## [People Support Co-op Vacancy](https://forum.workers.coop/t/people-support-co-op-vacancy/1458)
**Author:** [@Abbie](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Abbie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2026 12:00 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/people-support-co-op-vacancy/1458 "2026-07-08T12:00:15Z")
Thanks very much to everyone we got in touch after our recent recruitment call out. We’re really pleased to say that we’ve had what we hope is enough interest to recruit from within the movement rather than advertise mor… --- ## [Democratic Engagement Fund - for co-ops in England](https://forum.workers.coop/t/democratic-engagement-fund-for-co-ops-in-england/1454)
**Author:** [@Nancy](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Nancy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2026 12:32 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/democratic-engagement-fund-for-co-ops-in-england/1454 "2026-07-06T12:32:17Z")
Louis from Co-ops UK mentioned this grant programme in a meeting today. The turn around is fairly tight (end Aug) but could be of interest to co-ops to support education about democracy and participation. Adding a semin… --- ## [Developing a workshop for cultural change - feedback wanted!](https://forum.workers.coop/t/developing-a-workshop-for-cultural-change-feedback-wanted/1453)
**Author:** [@EllieBreeze](https://forum.workers.coop/u/EllieBreeze)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2026 11:13 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/developing-a-workshop-for-cultural-change-feedback-wanted/1453 "2026-07-06T11:13:51Z")
Hi all, I hope you’re well! I am reaching out to ask if you would share your insight and experience. I’m part of Together Culture, a community interest company. We’re currently preparing to transition into a cooperativ… --- ## [Bathtub listening (45m): Calverts and worker cooperation](https://forum.workers.coop/t/bathtub-listening-45m-calverts-and-worker-cooperation/1452)
**Author:** [@Sion](https://forum.workers.coop/u/Sion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2026 16:47 UTC](https://forum.workers.coop/t/bathtub-listening-45m-calverts-and-worker-cooperation/1452 "2026-06-30T16:47:35Z")
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