🕒 3-Minute Read A candidate period isn’t just a formality—it’s a powerful way to make sure new members are ready for the responsibilities of ownership, and that your co-op is ready for them. In this article, Jacqueline Radebaugh explains how co-ops can structure this process, what rights candidates should (and shouldn’t) have, and share a visual flowchart to guide the journey.
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CoLab Cooperative is a worker-owned tech co-op that builds complex websites and custom applications for mission-driven organizations. Founded on principles of equity, collaboration, and purpose, CoLab operates without managers, values consensus decision-making, and prioritizes work-life balance and ethical client partnerships. With members across five continents, they combine senior-level tech expertise with a deep commitment to social and environmental impact—helping build a better world by empowering those working for justice and sustainability.
What kinds of cooperatives can legally form in your state? In this timely overview, Linda Phillips breaks down the patchwork of cooperative statutes across the U.S., from agriculture-only laws to flexible frameworks like the ULCAA. With examples from Colorado and Guam, she illustrates how communities are navigating legal pathways to support diverse cooperative models.
During some recent engagements with new clients, we discovered they [...]
Rust Belt Riders and Tilth Soil are transforming food waste into rich, regenerative compost while empowering workers and communities in Northeast Ohio. With a mission to "Feed People, Not Landfills," this worker-owned cooperative blends environmental impact with innovation—think compost-heated hot tubs and top-rated soil blends. It’s a model where sustainability, soil health, and community ownership come together to build a better world.
In my role, I think a lot about how to [...]
En las tierras altas de Guatemala, las cooperativas dirigidas por mujeres en San Juan La Laguna están tejiendo algo más que textiles: están construyendo futuros. Arraigadas en la tradiciĂłn maya y el cuidado mutuo, estas colectivas empoderan a mujeres indĂgenas para preservar la cultura, fortalecer economĂas solidarias y liderar con sabidurĂa ancestral. Lee más en el blog más reciente de Gabriela Arce.
In the highlands of Guatemala, women-led cooperatives in San Juan La Laguna are weaving more than textiles—they’re crafting futures. Rooted in Mayan tradition and mutual care, these collectives empower Indigenous women to preserve culture, build solidarity economies, and lead with ancestral wisdom. Read more in Gabriela Arce’s latest blog.
 If your cooperative or limited cooperative association (LCA) is [...]
