Case study·Intermediate
Sociocratic Governance in Unicorn Grocery Co-op
Sociocracy For All
A detailed case study of Unicorn Grocery, a worker-owned grocery co-op in Manchester using sociocracy in its governance.
SociocracyWorker cooperative
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The Loomio Co-op Handbook
Loomio Cooperative
An open handbook documenting how Loomio runs as a non-hierarchical worker cooperative.
GovernanceWorker cooperative
Research·Intermediate
2025 Worker Cooperative State of the Sector
U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives / Democracy at Work Institute
A sector report on worker cooperatives and democratic workplaces in the United States based on fiscal year 2024 data.
Scaling employee ownershipWorker cooperative
Guide·Intermediate·United States
A Cooperative Feasibility Study Guide
USDA Rural Development
A USDA guide explaining how to conduct a feasibility study for a cooperative business.
LegalWorker cooperative
Case study·Intermediate
Case Studies: Business Conversions to Worker Cooperatives
Project Equity
Project Equity case studies of businesses that converted to worker cooperatives, including examples such as Big Timberworks, Namaste Solar, Pattycake Bakery, and Real Pickles.
Transition and successionWorker cooperative
Video·Intermediate
Conflict Resolution
Democracy at Work Institute
A DAWI-hosted AORTA resource outlining a conflict-resolution process that can be used by cooperatives.
GovernanceWorker cooperative
Guide·Intermediate
Democratic Management: A Practical Guide for Managers and Others
Democracy at Work Institute
A DAWI guide to democratic management practices organized around power, information, people, and money, with tools and examples for worker co-ops and democratic workplaces.
GovernanceWorker cooperative
Guide·Intermediate
Designing Effective Systems of Evaluation and Accountability in Worker Cooperatives
Democracy at Work Network
A handbook for creating accountability and evaluation systems in small and medium-sized worker cooperatives.
Participation and employee voiceWorker cooperative
Article·Intermediate·United States
Forming a Worker Coop: LLC or Cooperative Corporation?
Sustainable Economies Law Center
A SELC article explaining key tradeoffs between forming a worker cooperative as an LLC or as a cooperative corporation.
GovernanceWorker cooperative
Guide·Intermediate·United States
Guide to Worker Cooperative Bylaws and Operating Agreements
Democracy at Work Institute
A DAWI guide explaining how governing documents can codify democratic ownership, governance structure, growth, and conflict-resolution pathways.
GovernanceWorker cooperative
Research·Intermediate·United States
Investing in Worker Ownership
Democracy at Work Institute
A DAWI resource on the capital landscape for worker cooperatives and how finance institutions can support worker ownership.
FinanceWorker cooperative
Template·Intermediate·United States
Pro Forma Template
Democracy at Work Institute
A DAWI spreadsheet template that helps worker cooperative entrepreneurs make a preliminary financial assessment of a startup or early-stage business.
FinanceWorker cooperative
Template·Intermediate·United States
Sample Worker Cooperative Bylaws
Democracy at Work Institute
An editable sample bylaws document for worker cooperatives that can help groups avoid starting their governance documents from scratch.
GovernanceWorker cooperative
Video·Intermediate
Sociocracy in Worker Co-ops Roundtable
Grassroots Economic Organizing
A worker co-op roundtable from the International Co-operative Governance Symposium discussing sociocracy, hierarchy, flat governance, and cooperative practice.
SociocracyWorker cooperative
Case study·Intermediate·United States
The Lending Opportunity of a Generation
Cooperative Fund of New England, Project Equity, Democracy at Work Institute
A financing FAQ and case study report for investing in businesses converting to worker ownership.
FinanceWorker cooperative
Guide·Intermediate·United States
Think Outside the Boss: How to Create a Worker-Owned Business, 7th Ed.
Sustainable Economies Law Center
A legal and practical manual from SELC, EBCLC, and the Green Collar Communities Clinic on starting and operating a worker-owned business.
GovernanceWorker cooperative
Template·Intermediate·United States
Worker-Owner Policy Handbook Template
Democracy at Work Institute
A sample employee and worker-owner handbook template for existing worker cooperatives.
Participation and employee voiceWorker cooperative