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Reset search and filtersDemocracy at Work Institute / Project Equity
A DAWI and Project Equity framework for understanding the local and regional supports that help worker cooperatives grow.
University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives
A University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives report summarizing governance structures, practices, and culture among U.S. worker co-ops based on survey data.
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.
USDA Rural Development
A USDA guide explaining how to conduct a feasibility study for a cooperative business.
Democracy at Work Institute
A report on targeted worker cooperative development strategies drawing lessons from Mondragon, Northern Italy, and U.S. examples.
The Democracy Collaborative
A Democracy Collaborative report on financing strategies, case studies, and resources for scaling cooperatives and inclusive ownership.
Democracy at Work Institute
A DAWI resource on the capital landscape for worker cooperatives and how finance institutions can support worker ownership.
Democracy at Work Institute
A DAWI resource collection focused on scale, impact, cooperative growth, economic recovery, and worker cooperative sector data.
NCBA CLUSA
A state-by-state cooperative statute library hosted by NCBA CLUSA and curated with USDA Rural Business Cooperative Service.
The Democracy Collaborative / Project Equity
A research report by Hilary Abell on barriers and success factors for scaling worker cooperatives, including cooperative culture, training, management, capital, and governance.