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A CWCF guide to decision-making in worker co-ops, including member meetings, board roles, management accountability, and the need for clear authority.
It explains that democratic governance does not mean every member decides every operational issue; co-ops need clear, supported decision processes.
Teams clarifying what decisions belong to members, boards, managers, and operational meetings.
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U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives
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This is one of the clearest plain-language resources on decision authority in worker co-ops. It balances democratic participation with the practical need for timely, accountable decisions. It is especially useful for teams that are moving from informal consensus toward more durable governance structures.