Mini Guides & Tools

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Read these short guides on the fundamentals of worker ownership. These mini guides are topical guides for worker co-ops and democratic workplaces prepared by the USFWC's Co-op Clinic.

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NEW MINI GUIDE! Member Removal in Worker Co-ops

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Worker Co-op Founders Compensation

A thumbnail image of the first page of the Co-op Clinic mini guide compensating the founders of your co-op with the logo of the united states federation of worker cooperatives and a green graphic with circles and ovals with text about how to compensate founders of the co-op. Click on the image to go to download page and see the recording of the webinar associated with this topic on our YouTube channel.

Conflict Resolution in Democratic Workplaces

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Effective Worker Co-op Boards

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Building Your Board of Directors

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Building Your Team, Hiring & Onboarding

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Co-op Structure & Decision-Making

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Setting Membership Fees

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Financing your Co-op

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Funding for Technical Assistance

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Tools

Common Types of Worker Co-op Democratic Structures Prezi

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Compensation and Profit Sharing in Worker Co-ops

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Member Meeting Template Agenda and Planning Resources

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Member Matrix, Fees, Probationary Period & Decision Matrix

Make a copy of the tool for your co-op here

Surplus and Loss Guide for Worker Co-op Board Members

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Governance and Startup Checklists

Make a copy of the tool for your co-op here