Cooperative Principle #7: Concern for Community
Cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies supported by the membership.
Jan 03, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Smooth Co-operators
Join Emily and Alessandra as they talk all things Cooperative Business, especially the Belfast Community Co-op!
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Cooperative Principle #6: Cooperation Among Cooperatives
6. Cooperation among CooperativesCooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional, and international structures.
Oct 31, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Cooperative Principle #5: Education, Training and Information
Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their co-operatives.
Oct 05, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Cooperative Principle #4: Autonomy and Independence
Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If the co-op enters into agreement with other organizations or raises capital from external sources, it is done so based on terms the ensure democratic control by the members and maintains the cooperative’s autonomy. Find who owns your grocery store! https://grocerystory.coop/who-owns-your-grocery-store and read an article about the impacts of those multi-national corporations: https://frenchbroadfood.coop/who-owns...
Aug 28, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Cooperative Principle #3: Member Economic Participation
Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital remains the common property of the cooperative. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative; setting up reserves; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.
Aug 09, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Cooperative Principle #2: Democratic Member Control
Continue on the journey of cooperative education and Belfast Community Co-op updates. The referenced article by Michael Healy is here: https://columinate.coop/democracy-in-cooperatives/
Jun 29, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Cooperative Principle #1: Open and Voluntary Membership
Come along for the ride Cooperation Nation, and learn more about Cooperative Business!
May 26, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Episode 1: What's a Co-op?
Learn more about your hosts, Emily and Alessandra, and get an overview of co-op principles and values as well as an update on the Belfast Community Co-op!
May 16, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1