In the face of polarization and the silver tsunami, we should choose employee-ownership over corporate paternalism.
  • sbv@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    2·
    9 months ago

    I appreciate a long read, but the polemic at the start turned me off.

    Anyone got a tldr?

    • Kovukono@pawb.socialEnglish
      6·
      9 months ago

      Co-ops have been shown to be less likely to fail than traditional businesses in their first ten years. The article argues that if Canada spent $1b on helping workers to purchase businesses from retiring entrepreneurs, it would drastically raise the wealth of the poorest citizens and allow for more stable businesses.

      • sbv@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        3·
        9 months ago

        That’s very succinct! Thank you for summarizing.

        Coops are a great idea. I wish we had more of them.