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In reply to the discussion: You know what, f*ck Capitalism... [View all]Lurker Deluxe
(1,039 posts)Some powerhouses there.
Why do co-ops "employ" people? Why are those employees not share holders? "co-op employs over 2000 health care workers" Sounds more like an employment agency ...
Why are there "employs 27 workers including 18 who have fully invested voting rights"
A couple, literally two, were formed as co-ops the rest are all conversions.
I will give you props, I asked for examples ... you gave them to me.
With the horrible job experiences you have had how many of these places have you inquired with for employment. Most list employment options.
Looks like there could be a "buy in'.
Most, well all over 30 employees, have a "board of directors" which "listens to members to make decisions". The largest one Weaver Street Markets lost money last year so they "will not be issuing patronage dividend", but you can buy a share for $75, which would allow you to vote in the upcoming board of directors elections.
I like how they divvy up their "patronage dividends" though:
WSM distributes apercentage of profits based on how much a consumer owner spends in a year - cash back on purchases
WSM distributes a percentage of profits based on how many hours a worker owner works in a year - simple bonus structure, work more make more.
Almost all of these are co-op in the sense they use other business and share "the profit" of the co-op with those business and a very small percent with the "owners". Pay scale is still structured on what you do at the business, and is not equal ... very little difference from a normal company of that size.
Well done, why not just form one of these yourself and get away from that awful capitalistic employment you have been suffering, you sure seem to know exactly how to do it ... what do you have to lose?
Anyways, off to watch the Rockets/Warriors at the local watering hole. Good luck with your ongoing quest to convert people to your thought process ... tough road.