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GEO #3 (vol 2): Worker Cooperative Replication

The theme of this issue is worker cooperative replication. It addresses an issue which is central to the growth of the democratic worker cooperative movement. How do we reproduce the success stories we have already achieved? That is, how do we replicate successful worker cooperatives in different locations?

Editor's Introduction

Worker Cooperative Replication

The Replication of Arizmendi Bakery: A Model of the Democratic Worker Cooperative Movement By Joe Marraffino, Arizmendi Development and Support Cooperative

Cooperative Replication at WAGES By Joel Schoening, Shippensburg U.

Free Geek, a Computer Recycler: Testing the Limits of Reproducing Worker-Managed Enterprises By Jim Johnson, GEO Collective

Spinning into Control: Inkworks Press spins off Design Action Collective By Innosanto Nagara, Design Action

Reviews

A Review of "The Shock Doctrine" by Naomi Klein By Lisa Stolarski

There's a lot going on this year in solidarity economics - be sure to check out our updated calendar of events.

Get involved with GEO! If you have articles, pictures, or graphics on worker cooperatives and solidarity economics that you'd like to contribute, we want to hear from you.

In Memory of Frank Lindenfeld

Frank Lindenfeld, co-founder of GEO, dear friend, husband and father, scholar, visionary advocate for democracy, and tireless worker for social and economic justice, passed away on June 8, 2008.

Frank's wisdom, kindness, dedication and gentle manner touched the lives of many people and his spirit will live on in the work that we do together to build a better world.

We have created a Forum on this website through which people can post reflections, memories and celebrations of Frank's life and his contributions to our lives and to the world. Please share your thoughts here.

With love and solidarity,

The GEO Collective