Why it matters
A sample bylaws document gives founders a concrete way to see what governance questions must be answered before a co-op can operate responsibly.
Best for
Early-stage worker co-ops preparing for legal formation or governance redesign.
This free 2013 Democracy at Work Institute resource is an editable Word document. It is most useful as a learning and drafting aid that makes choices about membership, voting, directors, meetings, and ownership rights concrete.
It is an older sample, not a ready-to-file legal document. Worker co-ops should not copy it blindly; they should adapt it to their entity type, jurisdiction, and actual governance practices with qualified legal support.
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