John Curl

John Curl

Mon, 31/10/11

The Cooperative Movement in Century 21

The cooperative movement was one of the first social movements of modern times, with roots at the beginning of the industrial revolution, and was an integral part of the early labour movement. read more »

Era:

21st Century: Workers' Control in the Present

Topic:

Cooperatives

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Against the imminent threat of liquidation, the workers of VIOME appeal for international solidarity.

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Some currents argue that the experience of small-scale self-management under capitalism is useful preparation. However, self-management is impossible without real socialist democracy.

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