Friday, November 07, 2008


LOCAL EVENTS-WINNIPEG
WORKER COOPS IN WINNIPEG:
As the corporate economy tanks the alternative of self employment in a worker co-op may become more and more a viable option. This coming Wednesday, November 19 presenters from 4 local producers' co-ops will be talking about their workplaces down at the Mondragon. Here's the announcement.
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The Boss Needs Us, We Don't Need the Boss:
Practical experiences in workplace democracy.
Event Info
Type
:
Education - Workshop

Time and Place
Date:
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Mondragon Cafe & Bookstore
91 Albert St.
Winnipeg, MB


Contact Info
Phone:
478-1261
Email:
pmcguire@sjsd.net
Description
Come out for a panel discussion on the practice of worker self-management. Representatives from Winnipeg worker co-ops will explain their workplaces and answer questions on the ins and outs of functioning without hierarchies. Featuring members from:
-Neechi Foods
-Organic Planet Worker Co-op
-Earthkind Cleaning
-Mondragon Cafe & Bookstore
FREE!!
This event is sponsored by the Labour Studies Department of the University of Manitoba and is held in conjunction with the course LABR 3200 Workers' Self-Management.

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