Throwback to the 8th Annual National Home Care Cooperative Conference! 💜 We left inspired by the caregivers, co-op leaders & changemakers shaping the future of care. Grateful to CDF & ICA for the momentum! #homecare #caregivers #cooperatives #socialcoops #colorado

Law 381/1991 on Social Cooperatives | Root & Branch A translation of the foundational Italian statute for social cooperatives, distinguishing between social service delivery and work integration.

Real inclusion isn't an HR policy; it’s a legal structure.

Italy’s Law 381 uses 'Type B' co-ops to move marginalized workers from charity cases to worker-owners.

I've translated the full statute to show how it works: rootandbranch.online/library/law-...

#SocialCoops #LegalHacking #SSE

Social Co-op Notebook: Issue #1 Welcome to a new series here at the RMEOC. In these weekly or biweekly blog posts, we’ll be offering an introduction to what will probably be a new “flavor” of co-ops to many readers: social co-ops. While well-known in other parts of the world for the many benefits it can deliver, this model of co-op… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.rmeoc.org/social-coop-notebook/social-co-op-notebook-issue-1/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Social Co-op Notebook: Issue #1</span></a>

📝 Introducing the Social Coop Notebook! In Issue 1, RMEOC explores what social cooperatives are, why they matter, and how they’re building a more equitable economy.

www.rmeoc.org/social-coop-notebook/soc...

#SocialCoops #CoopEconomy #SolidarityEconomy

Why Join a Community of Practice? A community of practice (a CoP) is simply a group of people with a shared enthusiasm to work on something together in regular meetups.

Why join a Community of Practice? Because building a social co-op economy takes all of us. Learn how these spaces foster shared learning, strategy & solidarity.

www.rmeoc.org/social-coop-notebook/why...

#SocialCoops #CommunityOfPractice #CoopEconomy #WorkerOwned

How US Social Cooperative Laws Could Accelerate Co-op Development Learn how U.S. social cooperative legislation can accelerate co‑op development and broaden access to democratic business models.

📜 U.S. laws weren’t built for social co-ops—but small policy shifts could spark major growth. Learn how tailored legal frameworks unlock democratic ownership.

www.rmeoc.org/impact-stories/how-us-so...

#SocialCoops #PolicyReform

How Policy Is Building a Social Economy in South Korea - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly Mention South Korea’s economy, and large companies come to mind. But behind the scenes, South Koreans have built a policy framework for a solidarity economy.

🌏 South Korea is showing how smart policy can build a thriving social economy. Learn how co-ops and community ownership are reshaping the future of work.

nonprofitquarterly.org/how-policy-is-building-a...

#SocialEconomy #SocialCoops #CoopPolicy #GlobalCoops

How US Social Cooperative Laws Could Accelerate Co-op Development - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly A social co-op empowers workers while meeting social needs. US nonprofit co-op incubators could benefit significantly if the law better recognized their work.

📜 Could better laws unlock the growth of social co-ops in the U.S.? Explore how legal reforms could accelerate community-owned business models.

🔗 nonprofitquarterly.org/how-us-social-cooperativ...

#SocialCoops #PolicyReform #EmployeeOwnership

Throwback to the 8th Annual National Home Care Cooperative Conference! 💜 We left inspired by the caregivers, co-op leaders & changemakers shaping the future of care. Grateful to CDF & ICA for the momentum! #homecare #caregivers #cooperatives #socialcoops #colorado

📚 Training and skills development at work is in our DNA, as one of the cooperative principles.

Europe needs to provide targeted support to cooperatives to expand their training programmes 📖

Discover our campaign 👉 cecop.coop/works/cecop-...

#qualityjobs #CoopQualityJobs #workercoops #socialcoops

📣 How can we scale the social co-op model in the U.S.? In this deep dive, U.S. & Italian co-op leaders explore legal paths, policy reform & real-world experience.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Gk-btzGFo from @USFWC 

#SocialCoops #EmployeeOwnership #PolicyReform #InclusiveEconomy

🤝 Worker-ownership is fundamental to establishing fair compensation and working conditions ⚖️

The EU needs to set worker ownership as an indicator of quality jobs 📊

Discover our campaign 👉 cecop.coop/works/cecop-...

#qualityjobs #CoopQualityJobs #workercoops #socialcoops

🇮🇹 What makes Italy’s social coops so successful? In this session, Matthew Epperson shares key research findings on care, governance, and community ownership.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2vcWcUhSDU

#SocialCoops #CoopEconomy #CommunityOwnership #EmployeeOwnership #InclusiveEconomy

⚖️ Can a co-op be both a nonprofit and for-profit? In this session, Jerome Hughes breaks down the legal possibilities for social cooperatives to thrive.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdzrGDsI6g4

#SocialCoops #CoopEconomy #EmployeeOwnership #NonprofitLaw #InclusiveEconomy #HybridStructures

💥 Ableism, employment barriers & untapped potential—Cindy Liu delivers a moving call to action on why social co-ops must include the disability community.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cfmv7vMkns

#DisabilityJustice #SocialCoops #CareEconomy #CoopEconomy #InclusiveWorkplaces

🧭 What policies do social co-ops need to thrive? In this session, national leaders explore how we build the legal and grassroots foundations for a stronger cooperative future.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xf0Etkf63E

#SocialCoops #CoopEconomy #EmployeeOwnership #InclusiveEconomy

🔧 In this final session of the Social Cooperative Academy, learn how @IndustCommons is rebuilding a resilient working class through co-ops in Western NC.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zueLAlDKFc

#SocialCoops #WorkerCoops #CoopEconomy #EmployeeOwnership #InclusiveEconomy

How do we scale worker ownership without losing our values? This powerful session with Obán dives into funding, healthcare co-ops & building from the ground up.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTstY9kw9Mo

#EmployeeOwnership #WorkerCoops #CareEconomy #CoopEconomy #SocialCoops #InclusiveEconomy

🌍 What makes social co-ops unique? Dive into this global conversation on care, co-creation, and community-led innovation—from Italy to the U.S.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPuHUzW6GHE

#SocialCoops #CoopEconomy #CareEconomy #EmployeeOwnership #CommunityPower

🇮🇹 Get an inside look at Pandora, a thriving social coop in Italy. Davide Damiano shares how this model supports reintegration, care, and community power.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BrlM57q9U0

#SocialCoops #CoopEconomy #InclusiveEconomy #CommunityCare #EmployeeOwnership

📚 What’s the future of social co-ops in care, rideshare & beyond? This session dives into new research, global case studies & models for scale.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66fkNDU0er8

#SocialCoops #CoopEconomy #SolidarityEconomy #EmployeeOwnership #CareEconomy

🌱 Co-ops, reintegration & justice: This session dives into prison cooperatives, permanent real estate co-ops, and social reintegration models from Italy to California.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohg8mt0Kqzc

#SocialCoops #CoopEconomy #JusticeReform #PrisonCoops #CommunityOwnership

👶🏽🧓🏾 What can we learn from early adopters of social co-ops? Hear insights from leaders in homecare and childcare cooperatives paving the way for a regenerative economy.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x0QSGCFlAA

#SocialCoops #CoopEconomy #ChildcareCoop #HomecareCoop #EmployeeOwnership

🌍 What makes social co-ops different? Leaders from around the world explore how this model transforms care work—with insights from Italy, Quebec, Korea & more.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzsHlEjbx30

#SocialCoops #CoopEconomy #CareWork #EmployeeOwnership #GlobalCoops

The Practice and Promise of Social Cooperatives A Research Report from the Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center

📘 Discover how social cooperatives can transform care work and community services. Read our report on the promise of this powerful model.

🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/evvcznibtk

#SocialCoops #CoopEconomy #CareWork #InclusiveEconomy #WorkerOwnership