Forming and running worker-owened co-ops

Worker owned and run co-ops are an example of economic democracy. This is a fundamental part of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela which can also be practiced here.

Here is an example of a worker owned co-op in Oregon:

http://www.firstalt.coop

What is a co-op?:

http://www.worldproutassembly.org/archives/2005/09/what_is_a_coop_1.html

How to form a co-op:

http://www.worldproutassembly.org/archives/11/how_to_start_a.html

Co-ops as a socially responsible business:

http://www.worldproutassembly.org/archives/2005/08/cooperatives_as.html

Co-ops are the driving force of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela:

http://www.worldproutassembly.org/archives/2006/09/bolivarian_repu_1.html

Food From The Hood-student run co-op

In South Central Los Angeles, students at Crenshaw High School began "Food From the Hood" a student run co-op that now sells salad dressing and other products in many So. Cal. area stores-they deserve our support!

http://www.foodfromthehood.com/2004-2005/food/about/os.html