About the event
Save the dates - the Autumn Assembly will take place on Friday 21 November.
But there's more!
Here are the headlines:
On Thursday 20 November there's an afternoon on worker co-operation in sectors of economic disadvantage such as cleaning, homecare, hospitality, etc. This is focussed on Glasgow/Scotland but open to all.
Thursday evening is a welcome social for everyone attending the Autumn Assembly.
The Autumn Assembly is on Friday 21 November - followed by a big party. Ceilidh anyone?
On Saturday 22 November expect something laid back with a co-op flavour in/around Glasgow.
Details about the venue and exact timings are still being firmed up - so watch this space.
It may be taking place in November in Scotland but you can be confident that you'll be warmed by the welcome from Glasgow worker co-ops.
We've lined up worker co-operative activities over three days but at the heart of this is the Autumn Assembly which brings together co-operators for a valuable in person day of discovering and sharing as we continue to create our collaborative, democratic systems within and beyond the worker co-op federation.
The workers.coop Autumn Assembly is an opportunity for members and supporters to take stock together, since we were conceived at 2022's Worker Co-op Weekend. We created something new, that we owned, and that we alone were responsible for and the Autumn Assembly is where we bring it all together.
We're hosting the Autumn Assembly in Glasgow this year. This follows the successful Scotland worker co-op gathering in Dundee in 2024, which brought together 44 worker co-ops and individuals, so we hope 2025 will be even bigger (and more accessible to co-ops outside central Scotland!).
Plans for Autumn Assembly in Glasgow, 2025
Thursday 20 November - Afternoon sessions for Glasgow-based / Scottish worker co-ops and those working in areas affected by [lack of] economic and workplace democracy. Other worker co-ops with experience in these areas are welcome
Friday 21 November - Main event bringing together local, Scottish and UK based worker co-ops
Saturday 22 November - Morning activity in/around Glasgow with a worker co-op flavour
Registrations are turned ON for this event meaning that you can register interest. Tickets are not released yet, but if you register you will be the first to hear when tickets go on sale.
Come along to:
- Find out about the practical activities workers.coop is doing
- Strengthen worker co-op networking regionally, nationally and between industries, starting in the location that the Autumn Assembly is held
- Share your thoughts on what support and advice your co-op needs
- Discuss co-op working challenges with other co-ops in a supportive environment
- Learn and gain new co-op relevant skills through skill-sharing and training
- Meet and get to know other worker co-ops
- Have a say on the future direction of workers.coop
Tickets
Tickets for November 2025 will be released nearer the time. Registrations are on so that you can register interest and reserve a space, and once ticket are released be the first to know.
This event is open to members and non-members of workers.coop, while it's aimed at members and those actively interested in the work of the federation. If you want to find out more or start a workers' co-op, definitely come along.
To give you an idea, the ticket usually includes:
- The event
- Delicious vegetarian/vegan lunch
- Tea & coffee, snacks
- Worker co-op materials such as posters, booklets, pin badges, etc.
- Evening socials
- Creche/childcare
Programme
The programme is co-designed by members. It is usually a blend of short presentations or talks with Q & As; workshops; peer learning; plenty of space for questions; ample networking opportunities; and a delicious vegan lunch. There will be open spaces on the day for last minute sessions.
Accessibility
Please let us know about any accessibility requirements when you register.
Accomodation
Accomodation is not included but we share info on budget options and organising beds.
workers.coop events - what is the Autumn Assembly?
In contrast to the Autumn Assembly, the workers.coop AGM is the online meeting for decision-making and all-member forum where members come together to vote on proposals and hear formal updates from the Board. This is not the AGM. Nor is the Autumn Assembly a replacement for the usual Worker Co-op Weekend in May.
This event has some similarities to the Worker Co-op Weekend:
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Self-organising, member led session - Share ideas for sessions here
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Great Vegan and Vegetarian Food
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Learn from and connect with other worker co-ops
Some differences:
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Is not self-catered, so no potato peeling
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No accomodation, you need to sort yourself out
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Is more focused on workers.coop, getting value out of meeting in person, as well as developing the federation