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DESCRIPTION:As one of two main strategic groups of workers.coo p\, the Co-op Support and Development group overse es specialist co-op support\, services\, training & networking to help grow more worker co-ops. This group was previously named the 'Member Learning' working group. \n \n \n \n This group meets every 3rd Thursday of the month.\n \n \n \n How to join: \n \n \n \n \n Zoom Meeting link (https://tinyur l.com/wdotcoopzoom)\n Meeting time: 14:00-15:30\n \n \n Purpose:\n \n To be a member led space crea ting and delivering our co-operative support and d evelopment mission:\n \n \n \n \n Providing acces s to coop support services and specialist training \n Providing networking opportunities\n Supporti ng coops to identify and develop new trading and d evelopment opportunities\n Providing opportunitie s for those interested in cooperatives to connect to and learn from existing work coops\n Providing guidance and support for starting\, converting to or growing working coops\n \n \n Domains:\n \n \n \n \n Responsible for creating our co-operative support and development strategy and work plan bas ed on the overall strategy and budget set by worke rs.coop\n Oversee the delivery of this strategy a nd work plan through commissioning projects\n Cre ate a safe and genuinely egalitarian culture and s pace for supporters and worker members to explore\ , decide and oversee our strategy and delivery of work.\n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T140000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T153000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=281 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_284_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Event organising meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are in the early stages of organising the next in pers on event\, the Autumn Assembly. We are not sure wh at shape this will take but are exploring differen t focuses and themes. \;Come along to discuss what this could look like and participate in shapi ng the event.
\n \nMonthly meetings on the last Monday of the month.
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- Mee ting time: 12-13.00 \n
- Meeting online lin k: Zoom link \n
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DESCRIPTION:We are in the early stages of organising the next in person event\, the Autumn Assembly. We are not sure what shape this will take but are exploring d ifferent focuses and themes. Come along to discuss what this could look like and participate in shap ing the event.\n \n \n \n Monthly meetings on the last Monday of the month.\n \n \n \n \n Meeting t ime: 12-13.00\n Meeting online link: Zoom link (h ttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aH NHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT09)\n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=284 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_278_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Communications group meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Com munications working group meet the third Monday of each month and welcome new members .
\n \nWe meet monthly on the third Monday of each month\ , at 3.30-5pm. Our members include workers from Un icorn\, Principle 6\, Creative Co-op\, Media Co-op and Agile\, so we'\;re a mixed bunch with broa d experience.
\n \nPurpose:
\n \nTo shape and deliver both strategic and operational communications on behalf of \; workers.coop. To ensure we have a compelling and c onsistent narrative and brand. To promote both our new federation but also play a leading role in ho w we talk about worker co-operation and any future campaigns. To make the system of worker control a ccessible to new audiences and generations of work ers.
\n \nMeeting info:
\n \n- \n
- Meeting link \n
W elcoming new members
\n \nThe Comm unications working group welcomes new members. You don'\;t have to be experienced in Comms-relate d work\, but we are looking for a minimum commitme nt to attend the working group meetings and be act ively involved in the group. The current commitmen t is 1.5 hour meeting every month\, and a few emai ls. If you'\;d like to find out more\, get in t ouch with solidarity[at]workers[dot]coop.
DESCRIPTION:The Communications working group meet the third Mo nday of each month and welcome new members .\n \n \n \n We meet monthly on the third Monday of each month\, at 3.30-5pm. Our members include workers f rom Unicorn\, Principle 6\, Creative Co-op\, Media Co-op and Agile\, so we're a mixed bunch with bro ad experience.\n \n \n \n Purpose:\n \n \n \n To s hape and deliver both strategic and operational co mmunications on behalf of workers.coop. To ensure we have a compelling and consistent narrative and brand. To promote both our new federation but also play a leading role in how we talk about worker c o-operation and any future campaigns. To make the system of worker control accessible to new audienc es and generations of workers.\n \n \n \n Meeting info:\n \n \n \n \n Meeting link (https://us06web .zoom.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1Uv MWx6QT09)\n \n \n Welcoming new members\n \n \n \n The Communications working group welcomes new mem bers. You don't have to be experienced in Comms-re lated work\, but we are looking for a minimum comm itment to attend the working group meetings and be actively involved in the group. The current commi tment is 1.5 hour meeting every month\, and a few emails. If you'd like to find out more\, get in to uch with solidarity[at]workers[dot]coop.\n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T153000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T170000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=278 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_292_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Insurance session 2: How Not to Betray Your Cooper ative Values X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Insuran ce is an aspect that all worker co-ops need to thi nk about as part of running a business\, and a que stion that comes up often.
\n \nWe'\;ve organised a three part series on insurance for wor ker co-ops\, bringing together practical considera tions and social justice perspectives to cover eve rything a co-op might need to think about\, with g uest speakers from Howden Insurance Brokers\, Ayre s Punchard and Boycott Bloody Insurance. These wor kshops will be guided and led by the facilitator w ith space for discussion and Q&\;As to learn fr om others in the room.
\n \nSess ion 2
\n \nIn the second works hop on insurance for worker co-ops\, we will be we lcoming facilitator\, researcher and advocator Chr is Welsford from Ayres Punchard who will talk abou t complicity in crimes against humanity found in p ension and insurance type services that many co-op s may be affilitated to without realising. This fo llows on from a popular workshop at the June Worke r Co-op Weekend. Chris will present the workshop a nd allow space for discussion\, questions and refl ection at the end of the session.
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- Date: 22 \;Oct \;2026 \n
- Tim e: 12:00-13:00 \n
- Skill-share Topic: Corp orate Complicity through \;Insurance \n < li>Guest speaker: Chris Welsford\n
- Facil itator: Sam Nordland (workers.coop) and \;Chri s Welsford \n
- Online meeting link: Zoom \; \n
We'\;d be grateful if yo u register for this event\, so we can get an idea of numbers - but if it'\;s last minute\, you ca n join via \;this meeting link \ ;on the day.
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DESCRIPTION:Insurance is an aspect that all worker co-ops need to think about as part of running a business\, an d a question that comes up often.\n \n \n \n We've organised a three part series on insurance for wo rker co-ops\, bringing together practical consider ations and social justice perspectives to cover ev erything a co-op might need to think about\, with guest speakers from Howden Insurance Brokers\, Ayr es Punchard and Boycott Bloody Insurance. These wo rkshops will be guided and led by the facilitator with space for discussion and Q&As to learn from o thers in the room.\n \n \n \n Session 2\n \n \n \n In the second workshop on insurance for worker co -ops\, we will be welcoming facilitator\, research er and advocator Chris Welsford from Ayres Punchar d who will talk about complicity in crimes against humanity found in pension and insurance type serv ices that many co-ops may be affilitated to withou t realising. This follows on from a popular worksh op at the June Worker Co-op Weekend. Chris will pr esent the workshop and allow space for discussion\ , questions and reflection at the end of the sessi on.\n \n \n \n \n Date: 22 Oct 2026\n Time: 12:0 0-13:00\n Skill-share Topic: Corporate Complicity through Insurance\n Guest speaker: Chris Welsfor d\n Facilitator: Sam Nordland (workers.coop) and Chris Welsford\n Online meeting link: Zoom (http s://us06web.zoom.us/s/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHe mpWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT09#success)\n \n \n We'd be grate ful if you register for this event\, so we can get an idea of numbers - but if it's last minute\, yo u can join via this meeting link (https://us02web. zoom.us/launch/jc/85903002474) on the day.\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=292 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_52_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Glasgow Co-ops - Monthly Meet-up X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Theme a nd venue for the Glasgow November meet-up still TB C but make a note in your diary and plan to come a long!
\n \nGlasgow Co-op Meetup gen eral info
\n \nGlasgow worker co-o ps monthly meet-ups are held on the first Wednesda y of every month early evening\, 5.30 &ndash\; 7.3 0pm (very occasionally on a different day - announ ced in advance).
\n \nThe venue and activit y vary but they'\;re always open and informal. Sometimes we show films or organise talks\, worksh ops or outings but most months we just hang out to gether and have a general catch up on all things c o-op in Glasgow and further afield. Our meet-ups a re all self-organised\, so if you have an idea for a meet-up topic or event\, we'\;re in!
\n \ nThe meet-ups are primarily for local worker c o-ops and independent / radical housing co-ops but all co-operators and any groups interested in sta rting a new co-op are very welcome to join us.&nbs p\; Just turn up.
\n \nWatch the Events lis ting on the workers.coop website for details.
\ n \nJoin the Signal group chat
\n \nOur \;Signal group is a handy way to keep up to date on the monthly meet-ups plans\, coops news\, shout-outs and events of interest to coops in the Glasgow area: contact \;louise@mediaco-op.net \; with your mobile number to get signed on.
DESCRIPTION:Theme and venue for the Glasgow November meet-up s till TBC but make a note in your diary and plan to come along!\n \n \n \n Glasgow Co-op Meetup gener al info\n \n \n \n Glasgow worker co-ops monthly m eet-ups are held on the first Wednesday of every m onth early evening\, 5.30 – 7.30pm (very occasiona lly on a different day - announced in advance).\n \n \n \n The venue and activity vary but they're a lways open and informal. Sometimes we show films o r organise talks\, workshops or outings but most m onths we just hang out together and have a general catch up on all things co-op in Glasgow and furth er afield. Our meet-ups are all self-organised\, s o if you have an idea for a meet-up topic or event \, we're in!\n \n \n \n The meet-ups are primarily for local worker co-ops and independent / radical housing co-ops but all co-operators and any group s interested in starting a new co-op are very welc ome to join us. Just turn up.\n \n \n \n Watch th e Events listing on the workers.coop website for d etails.\n \n \n \n Join the Signal group chat \n \ n \n \n Our Signal (https://signal.org/)group is a handy way to keep up to date on the monthly meet -ups plans\, coops news\, shout-outs and events of interest to coops in the Glasgow area: contact lo uise@mediaco-op.net (mailto:louise@mediaco-op.net) with your mobile number to get signed on.\n \n CATEGORIES:Peer Network CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T173000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T193000 LOCATION:United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=52 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_291_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Movement Building Group Meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is the Movement Building working group meeting\, whe re we \;steer and guide the activity of our en terprise\, worker and supporter members in the del ivery of the agreed strategic aims for our Federat ion'\;s Movement Building activity. \;
\ n \nAs one of two main strategic groups of wor kers.coop\, the Movement Building \;group oversees member mobilisation and educ ationand new alliances and campaigns. This group w as previously named the '\;Mobilising'\; wor king group. \;
\n \nHow to join :
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- \;Zoom \; Meeting link \n
- Meeting time: First Firday o f the month\, 12:00-13:00 \n
- Agenda \n
Purp
ose:
\n To be a member led space cre
ating and delivering our Movement Building mission
:
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- Building a grass roots base of worker cooperative organisers and supporters\n
- Developing\, compiling and disseminatin g educational and promotional resources to make th e system of worker control and worker ownership mo re relevant and accessible to new workers \;\n
- Participating in national and internati onal cooperative networks and campaigns \; \n
- Making alliances with other social and en vironmental movements \; \n
workers .coop offers a range of peer networks\, all follow ing a similar format.
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- Informa l peer to peer support on a particular topic \ n
- Sharing resources on a topic \n
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- Date: 12th Nov 2026 \n
- Time: 12:00-13:00 \n
- To pic: Skill-share Topic International Cooperation\n
- Facilitator: Babs Macgregor\, Green Cit y Wholefoods and our \;rep on the CICOPA Board \n
- Mee ting link \; \n
Please g et in touch solidarity@workers.coop for any questi ons. \;
\n \nPlease note\, you do not h ave to register for this event as registrations ar e turned off. You can just join the meeting link a t the time.
DESCRIPTION:workers.coop offers a range of peer networks\, all following a similar format.\n \n \n \n \n Inform al peer to peer support on a particular topic\n S haring resources on a topic\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Date: 12th Nov 2026\n Time: 12:00-13:00\n Top ic: Skill-share Topic International Cooperation\n Facilitator: Babs Macgregor\, Green City Wholefoo ds and our rep on the CICOPA Board\n Meeting link (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo 5aHNHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT09) \n \n \n Please get in touch solidarity@workers.coop for any questions. \ n \n \n \n Please note\, you do not have to regist er for this event as registrations are turned off. You can just join the meeting link at the time.\n \n CATEGORIES:Peer Network CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=263 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_293_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Insurance session 3: Boycott Bloody Insurance and worker co-ops X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Insuran ce is an aspect that all worker co-ops need to thi nk about as part of running a business\, and a que stion that reaches us often. \;
\n \nWe '\;ve organised a three part series on insuranc e for worker co-ops\, bringing together practical considerations and social justice perspectives to cover everything a co-op might need to think about \, with guest speakers from Howden Insurance Broke rs\, Ayres Punchard and Boycott Bloody Insurance. These workshops will be guided and led by the faci litator with space for discussion and Q&\;As to learn from others in the room.
\n \nWe are luc ky to be joined by campaigner Monika from the Boycott Bloody Insurance campaign\, who will be presen ting a workshop for our members who wish to find o ut more about the campaign\, what it might mean fo r your co-op and the practicalities of how to swit ch to insurer and who to switch to.
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- Date: 22 Nov 2026 \n
- Time: 12:00-1 3:00 \n
- Skill-share Topic: Boycott Bloody Insurance workshop \n
- Guest speaker: Mon ika Nielsen (Boycott Bloody Insurance) \; \n
- Co-Faciltator: Sam Nordland (workers.coop) \; \n
We'\;d be grateful if you register for this event\, so we can get an idea of numbers - but if it'\;s last minute\, you can join via \;this meeting link \;on the day.
DESCRIPTION:Insurance is an aspect that all worker co-ops need to think about as part of running a business\, an d a question that reaches us often. \n \n \n \n We 've organised a three part series on insurance for worker co-ops\, bringing together practical consi derations and social justice perspectives to cover everything a co-op might need to think about\, wi th guest speakers from Howden Insurance Brokers\, Ayres Punchard and Boycott Bloody Insurance. These workshops will be guided and led by the facilitat or with space for discussion and Q&As to learn fro m others in the room.\n \n \n \n Session 3\n \n \n \n We are lucky to be joined by campaigner Monika from the Boycott Bloody Insurance (https://boycot tbloodyinsurance.org/) campaign\, who will be pres enting a workshop for our members who wish to find out more about the campaign\, what it might mean for your co-op and the practicalities of how to sw itch to insurer and who to switch to.\n \n \n \n \ n Date: 22 Nov 2026\n Time: 12:00-13:00\n Skill -share Topic: Boycott Bloody Insurance workshop\n Guest speaker: Monika Nielsen (Boycott Bloody Ins urance) \n Co-Faciltator: Sam Nordland (workers.c oop) \n \n \n We'd be grateful if you register for this event\, so we can get an idea of numbers - b ut if it's last minute\, you can join via this mee ting link (https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/85903 002474) on the day.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=293 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_283_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Communications group meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Com munications working group meet the third Monday of each month and welcome new members .
\n \nWe meet monthly on the third Monday of each month\ , at 3.30-5pm. Our members include workers from Un icorn\, Principle 6\, Creative Co-op\, Media Co-op and Agile\, so we'\;re a mixed bunch with broa d experience.
\n \nPurpose:
\n \nTo shape and deliver both strategic and operational communications on behalf of \; workers.coop. To ensure we have a compelling and c onsistent narrative and brand. To promote both our new federation but also play a leading role in ho w we talk about worker co-operation and any future campaigns. To make the system of worker control a ccessible to new audiences and generations of work ers.
\n \nMeeting info:
\n \n- \n
- Meeting link \n
W elcoming new members
\n \nThe Comm unications working group welcomes new members. You don'\;t have to be experienced in Comms-relate d work\, but we are looking for a minimum commitme nt to attend the working group meetings and be act ively involved in the group. The current commitmen t is 1.5 hour meeting every month\, and a few emai ls. If you'\;d like to find out more\, get in t ouch with solidarity[at]workers[dot]coop.
DESCRIPTION:The Communications working group meet the third Mo nday of each month and welcome new members .\n \n \n \n We meet monthly on the third Monday of each month\, at 3.30-5pm. Our members include workers f rom Unicorn\, Principle 6\, Creative Co-op\, Media Co-op and Agile\, so we're a mixed bunch with bro ad experience.\n \n \n \n Purpose:\n \n \n \n To s hape and deliver both strategic and operational co mmunications on behalf of workers.coop. To ensure we have a compelling and consistent narrative and brand. To promote both our new federation but also play a leading role in how we talk about worker c o-operation and any future campaigns. To make the system of worker control accessible to new audienc es and generations of workers.\n \n \n \n Meeting info:\n \n \n \n \n Meeting link (https://us06web .zoom.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1Uv MWx6QT09)\n \n \n Welcoming new members\n \n \n \n The Communications working group welcomes new mem bers. You don't have to be experienced in Comms-re lated work\, but we are looking for a minimum comm itment to attend the working group meetings and be actively involved in the group. The current commi tment is 1.5 hour meeting every month\, and a few emails. If you'd like to find out more\, get in to uch with solidarity[at]workers[dot]coop.\n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T153000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T170000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=283 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_273_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Autumn Assembly 2026 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For our 2026 Autumn Assembly\, we are excited to be partnering with workers.coop member Stir to Action an d support their national initiative 21st century s ocial clubs. \;
\n \nLocation: The Holbeck (Working Men&rsquo\;s Club)\, Jen kinson Lawn\, Holbeck\, Leeds LS11 9QX
\n \nTicket prices: (inclusive of ref reshments and lunch on both days)
\n \nSmal
l co-ops and individuals - £\;40
\n Larg
er co-ops with ten or more members - £\;80
\n Solidarity tickets to enable some bursary pl
aces - £\;120 \;
\n Contact us if yo
u would benefit from a bursary place on solidarity
@workers.coop
The Thursday evening &ls quo\;What is worker co-op&rsquo\; session is a fre e event aimed at The Holbeck&rsquo\;s members and local residents\, supported by Stir to Action.
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p>The Autumn Assembly is a chance
for members of our federation to come together an
d take stock of what we have built so far and join
others\, whether from our local communities\, new
generations or sectors of workers\, or the wider
co-operative movement\, to explore future possibil
ities together.\n \n This year we&rsquo\;re hosting the Autumn Assembly in a new kind of spac e at The Holbeck in Leeds\, a community club which has been serving its members and the wider commun ity for 150 years. We are connecting with Stir to Action'\;s 21st Century Social Club\, an essent ial\, long term initiative to revitalise member-ow ned social spaces for a new generation. \;
\n \nPreserving and growing community spaces w hich are democratically run by the people who use them is essential to worker cooperation. These spa ces bring us together\, foster the skills we need to participate effectively in direct democracy in our working lives and build our capacity to advoca te for worker control.
\n \nProgram me
\n \nThe theme for the Autumn A ssembly explores the social infrastructure needed for worker co-operatives to grow. The programme will have space for member submissi ons for workshops and activities\, alongside skill -shares and training sessions over the two days.\n \n
We'\;ll be hosting break-out session s covering some of the federation'\;s main acti vities and working groups and a workshop to find o ut about the key issues in your co-op. We'\;re also looking forward to collaborating with The Hol beck and Stir to Action by facilitating a public e vening session on '\;what is a worker co-op' \;.
\n \nProgramme submission documen t
\n \nAs always the programme will be member-led\, please add submissions to the collabo rative document above.
\n \nWhich training topic s would you like at Autumn Assembly? \;
\n \nBased on previous demand we expect the t raining to centre around finance and the impact of the Employment Rights Act on co-ops\, but we woul d love to organise around demand so fill out the p oll to have your say on what your co-op could most benefit from!
\n \nOur Thursday ev ening social will be joining in with The Holbeck&r squo\;s weekly pub quiz.
\n \n6pm onwards
\n \nWe'\;ll organise a table at a local restaurant if you want to grab food with others between the end of Thursday'\;s programm e and the evening social at 8pm.
\n \n7.45p m onwards
\n \nArrive for 7.45pm. The quiz starts at 8pm\, 4 per team\, 40 questions and the winning team gets a £\;30 bar tab.
DESCRIPTION:For our 2026 Autumn Assembly\, we are excited to b e partnering with workers.coop member Stir to Acti on (https://www.stirtoaction.com/) and support the ir national initiative 21st century social clubs ( https://www.21stcenturysocialclubs.com/). \n \n \n \n Dates: Thursday 19th and Friday 20th November\ n \n \n \n Location: The Holbeck (https://theholbe ck.com/theholbeck/index.php) (Working Men’s Club)\ , Jenkinson Lawn\, Holbeck\, Leeds LS11 9QX\n \n \ n \n Ticket prices: (inclusive of refreshments and lunch on both days)\n \n \n \n Small co-ops and i ndividuals - £40\n \n Larger co-ops with ten or mo re members - £80\n \n Solidarity tickets to enable some bursary places - £120 \n \n Contact us if yo u would benefit from a bursary place on solidarity @workers.coop\n \n \n \n The Thursday evening ‘Wha t is worker co-op’ session is a free event aimed a t The Holbeck’s members and local residents\, supp orted by Stir to Action.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By Lajmmoore - Own work\, CC BY-SA 4.0\,\n \n https: //commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=82124763 \n \n \n The Autumn Assembly is a chance for membe rs of our federation to come together and take sto ck of what we have built so far and join others\, whether from our local communities\, new generatio ns or sectors of workers\, or the wider co-operati ve movement\, to explore future possibilities toge ther.\n \n \n \n This year we’re hosting the Autum n Assembly in a new kind of space at The Holbeck i n Leeds\, a community club which has been serving its members and the wider community for 150 years. We are connecting with Stir to Action's 21st Cent ury Social Club\, an essential\, long term initiat ive to revitalise member-owned social spaces for a new generation. \n \n \n \n Preserving and growin g community spaces which are democratically run by the people who use them is essential to worker co operation. These spaces bring us together\, foster the skills we need to participate effectively in direct democracy in our working lives and build ou r capacity to advocate for worker control.\n \n \n \n Programme\n \n \n \n The theme for the Autumn Assembly explores the social infrastructure needed for worker co-operatives to grow. The programme w ill have space for member submissions for workshop s and activities\, alongside skill-shares and trai ning sessions over the two days.\n \n \n \n We'll be hosting break-out sessions covering some of the federation's main activities and working groups a nd a workshop to find out about the key issues in your co-op. We're also looking forward to collabor ating with The Holbeck and Stir to Action by facil itating a public evening session on 'what is a wor ker co-op'.\n \n \n \n Programme submission docume nt (https://office.workers.coop/s/TKLHM9oqMGWSef5) \n \n \n \n As always the programme will be member -led\, please add submissions to the collaborative document above.\n \n \n \n Which training topics would you like at Autumn Assembly? (https://www.m enti.com/alyejnk8f35g)\n \n \n \n Based on previou s demand we expect the training to centre around f inance and the impact of the Employment Rights Act on co-ops\, but we would love to organise around demand so fill out the poll to have your say on wh at your co-op could most benefit from!\n \n \n \n Our Thursday evening social will be joining in wit h The Holbeck’s weekly pub quiz.\n \n \n \n 6pm on wards\n \n \n \n We'll organise a table at a local restaurant if you want to grab food with others b etween the end of Thursday's programme and the eve ning social at 8pm.\n \n \n \n 7.45pm onwards\n \n \n \n Arrive for 7.45pm. The quiz starts at 8pm\, 4 per team\, 40 questions and the winning team ge ts a £30 bar tab.\n \n CATEGORIES:Conference CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T170000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_282_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Support & Development group meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As one of two main strategic groups of workers.coop\, the Co-op Support and Development gr oup oversees specialist co-op support\, services\, training &\; networking to help grow more work er co-ops. This group was previously named the 9\;Member Learning'\; working group. \;
\n \nThis group meets every 3rd Thursday of th e month.
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- \;Zoom M eeting link \n
- Meeting time: 14:00-15 :30 \n
Purpose:
\n To be a member led space creating and del
ivering our co-operative support and development m
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- Providing access to c oop support services and specialist training \ n
- Providing networking opportunities \n
- Supporting coops to identify and develop new t rading and development opportunities \n
- P roviding opportunities for those interested in coo peratives to connect to and learn from existing wo rk coops \n
- Providing guidance and suppor t for starting\, converting to or growing working coops \n
Domains:
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- Responsible for creating o ur co-operative support and development strategy a nd work plan based on the overall strategy and bud get set by workers.coop \n
- Oversee the de livery of this strategy and work plan through comm issioning projects \n
- Create a safe and g enuinely egalitarian culture and space for support ers and worker members to explore\, decide and ove rsee our strategy and delivery of work. \n \n \n
- Informa l peer to peer support on a particular topic \ n
- Sharing resources on a topic \n
- Date: 10th Dec 2026 \n
- Time: 12:00-13:00 \n
- To pic: Skill-share Topic TBC \n
- Facilitator : TBC \n
- Meeting link \; \n
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DESCRIPTION:As one of two main strategic groups of workers.coo p\, the Co-op Support and Development group overse es specialist co-op support\, services\, training & networking to help grow more worker co-ops. This group was previously named the 'Member Learning' working group. \n \n \n \n This group meets every 3rd Thursday of the month.\n \n \n \n How to join: \n \n \n \n \n Zoom Meeting link (https://tinyur l.com/wdotcoopzoom)\n Meeting time: 14:00-15:30\n \n \n Purpose:\n \n To be a member led space crea ting and delivering our co-operative support and d evelopment mission:\n \n \n \n \n Providing acces s to coop support services and specialist training \n Providing networking opportunities\n Supporti ng coops to identify and develop new trading and d evelopment opportunities\n Providing opportunitie s for those interested in cooperatives to connect to and learn from existing work coops\n Providing guidance and support for starting\, converting to or growing working coops\n \n \n Domains:\n \n \n \n \n Responsible for creating our co-operative support and development strategy and work plan bas ed on the overall strategy and budget set by worke rs.coop\n Oversee the delivery of this strategy a nd work plan through commissioning projects\n Cre ate a safe and genuinely egalitarian culture and s pace for supporters and worker members to explore\ , decide and oversee our strategy and delivery of work.\n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T140000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T153000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=282 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_306_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Every Acre\, Every Factory X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Coincid ing with our Autumn Assembly at the Holbeck Club i n Leeds\, we are pleased to be hosting a screening and discussion of Every Acre\, Every Factory. This is a public and open event.
DESCRIPTION:Coinciding with our Autumn Assembly at the Holbeck Club in Leeds\, we are pleased to be hosting a sc reening and discussion of Every Acre\, Every Facto ry (https://www.everyacre.org/en). This is a publi c and open event.\n \n CATEGORIES:Conference CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T200000 LOCATION:Jenkinson Lawn\n Holbeck\n Leeds\, WYK LS11 9QF\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=306 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_275_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Lucas Plan: an idea whose time must come X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:50 year s ago\, workers at the Lucas Aerospace arms compan y launched their pioneering Alternative Workers Pl an. Faced with threats to their jobs\, workers at Lucas Aerospace responded with a visionary\, posit ive plan that challenged economic orthodoxy.
\n \nThey proposed 150 detailed ideas for social ly useful products the company could make\, such a s heat pumps\, wind turbines and kidney machines\, instead of fighter jet parts.
\n \nThe Luc as Plan became famous worldwide\, sparking other g roups of workers to propose their own plans. In It aly today\, workers occupying the former GKN auto plant are putting those ideas into practice.
\n \nThe Lucas Plan was a political high point o f the C20th UK workers'\; movement. Even though it was killed by state inertia and owner-manageme nt opposition\, it remains an inspiration for ever yone who understands why ecological and \;usef ul production under worker-community control is th e basis for wider social change.
\n \nThis free event is organised by the New Lucas Plan grou p and you can register here.
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DESCRIPTION:50 years ago\, workers at the Lucas Aerospace arms company launched their pioneering Alternative Wor kers Plan. Faced with threats to their jobs\, work ers at Lucas Aerospace responded with a visionary\ , positive plan that challenged economic orthodoxy .\n \n \n \n They proposed 150 detailed ideas for socially useful products the company could make\, such as heat pumps\, wind turbines and kidney mach ines\, instead of fighter jet parts.\n \n \n \n Th e Lucas Plan became famous worldwide\, sparking ot her groups of workers to propose their own plans. In Italy today\, workers occupying the former GKN auto plant are putting those ideas into practice.\ n \n \n \n The Lucas Plan was a political high poi nt of the C20th UK workers' movement. Even though it was killed by state inertia and owner-managemen t opposition\, it remains an inspiration for every one who understands why ecological and useful prod uction under worker-community control is the basis for wider social change.\n \n \n \n This free eve nt is organised by the New Lucas Plan group and yo u can register here. (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk /e/an-idea-whose-time-must-come-tickets-1994125968 452)\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Conference CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T103000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T173000 LOCATION:University Place\n 176 Oxford Road\n Manchester\, M13 9PL\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=275 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_264_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Peer network: Lunch hour skill share X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:workers .coop offers a range of peer networks\, all follow ing a similar format.
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Ple ase get in touch solidarity@workers.coop for any q uestions. \;
\n \nPlease note\, you do not have to register for this event as registratio ns are turned off. You can just join the meeting l ink at the time.
DESCRIPTION:workers.coop offers a range of peer networks\, all following a similar format.\n \n \n \n \n Inform al peer to peer support on a particular topic\n S haring resources on a topic\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Date: 10th Dec 2026\n Time: 12:00-13:00\n Top ic: Skill-share Topic TBC\n Facilitator: TBC\n M eeting link (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7041066136? pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT09) \n \n \n Ple ase get in touch solidarity@workers.coop for any q uestions. \n \n \n \n Please note\, you do not hav e to register for this event as registrations are turned off. You can just join the meeting link at the time.\n \n CATEGORIES:Peer Network CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T120000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T130000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=264 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR