lukemartell, 1 month ago to cooperatives

On Mondragon cooperatives.
‘In the US they think we’re communists!’ The 70,000 workers showing the world another way to earn a living
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/apr/24/in-the-us-they-think-were-communists-the-70000-workers-showing-the-world-another-way-to-earn-a-living
#coops #cooperatives #mondragon

thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

In the last reporting period, NHS bosses received between £3,570,000 and £3,615,000 in salaries, expenses, and pension benefits. The average annual full-time salary for an NHS worker is £35,908. https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/leicester-hospital-boss-apologises-to-patients-for-care-delays-but-says-progress-has-been-made/

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GEO_Collective, 1 month ago to cooperatives

:TwinPines: "People do not know about cooperatives because of two things. First, a lack of information concerning cooperation, and second, the fact that its principles are opposed to privilege. Cooperatives have two things working against them; ignorance and selfishness." ~James Peter Warbasse (quoted by Cathy Statz).
#cooperatives #coops

https://geo.coop/articles/cathy-statz-education-director-wisconsin-farmers-union

thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

Thanks to @DemocracyClub, you can now search by postcode to find your polling station and local candidates on our website: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/elections/

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thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

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thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

NEW: Leicester stands with Palestine: “this is the biggest call to action Leicester has ever seen”

Inside the 15,000-strong pro-Palestine march that took place at the weekend.

Read here: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/leicester-stands-with-palestine-this-is-the-biggest-call-to-action-leicester-has-ever-seen/

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thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

A must-read ahead of the PCC Elections 👇

https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/is-leicester-safe-heres-what-the-residents-and-data-say/ #Coops #IndyMedia #Leicestershire #Leicester

thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

NEW: Leicester hospital boss apologises to patients for care delays, but says progress has been made

NHS boss tells council committee “I apologise sincerely to anyone who has waited for too long”.

Read here: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/leicester-hospital-boss-apologises-to-patients-for-care-delays-but-says-progress-has-been-made/

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thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

We’ve launched a community events calendar to help bring local activities and What’s On events to our readers.

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thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

NEW: Common myths about bike lanes and why they’re wrong

We've highlighted a few entirely baseless myths in circulation about cycle lanes – and explain why they’re so wrong.

Read here: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/common-myths-about-bike-lanes-and-why-theyre-wrong/

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thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

We want to hear from you! Take our 5 min website feedback survey for a chance to win a £25 gift card.

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thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

What do you think of the current PCC's record based on Willy Bach's assessment? Do you agree or disagree with his views? https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/enough-is-enough-willy-bach-on-the-record-of-his-successor/

#Coops #IndyMedia #Leicestershire #Leicester

thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

The team attended the Social Investment Fair at University of Leicester today – we met loads of funders and did plenty of networking among other community groups and social enterprises.

#Coops #IndyMedia #Leicestershire #Leicester

thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

NEW: What went down at The Gazette’s 2024 AGM

Plus: our new events calendar, the Local Democracy Reporting Service, and more

Read here: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/what-went-down-at-the-gazettes-2024-agm/

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thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

A must-read ahead of the PCC Elections 👇

https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/is-leicester-safe-heres-what-the-residents-and-data-say/ #Coops #IndyMedia #Leicestershire #Leicester

thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

NEW: “Enough is enough”: Willy Bach on the record of his successor

Exclusive: Labour peer Willy Bach, former Police and Crime Commissioner, examines the record of his successor ahead of the elections this Thursday, 2 May.

Read here: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/enough-is-enough-willy-bach-on-the-record-of-his-successor/

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thegazettecoop, 1 month ago to random

We’ve launched a community events calendar to help bring local activities and What’s On events to our readers.

It's FREE to use by event organisers and the public. Forever.

Add your event now! https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/events/ #Coops #IndyMedia #Leicestershire #Leicester

thegazettecoop, 2 months ago to random

The Police and Crime Commissioner elections will take place on Thursday, 2 May 2024. Results will be announced mid to late afternoon on Friday, 3 May 2024. https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/is-leicester-safe-heres-what-the-residents-and-data-say/ #Coops #IndyMedia #Leicestershire #Leicester

thegazettecoop, 2 months ago to random

A must-read ahead of the PCC Elections 👇

https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/is-leicester-safe-heres-what-the-residents-and-data-say/ #Coops #IndyMedia #Leicestershire #Leicester

mirlo, 2 months ago to random

This blog posts on worker ownership in consumer / producer oriented co-ops lays out some of our thoughts and came out of some great conversations on our discord

https://mirlo.space/team/posts/26/

#mirlo #fairplay #bandcamp #coops

thegazettecoop, 2 months ago to random

We’ve launched a community events calendar to help bring local activities and What’s On events to our readers.

It's FREE to use by event organisers and the public. Forever.

Add your event now! https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/events/ #Coops #IndyMedia #Leicestershire #Leicester

thegazettecoop, 2 months ago to random

Meet the sponsor! Leicester Vaughan College working towards providing university-level education dedicated to the needs of part-time learners and to those wanting a second chance to study.

More information: https://vaughan.coop/ #Coops #IndyMedia #Leicestershire #Leicester

thegazettecoop, 2 months ago to random

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thegazettecoop, 2 months ago to random

The Police and Crime Commissioner elections will take place on Thursday, 2 May 2024. Results will be announced mid to late afternoon on Friday, 3 May 2024. https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/is-leicester-safe-heres-what-the-residents-and-data-say/ #Coops #IndyMedia #Leicestershire #Leicester

thegazettecoop, 2 months ago to random

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