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Artisans Cooperative

These are the 7 Cooperative Principles that form the blueprint for a cooperative, and were created by The Rochedale Pioneers in 1844:

1. Voluntary and Open Membership
2. Democratic Member Control
3. Members’ Economic Participation
4. Autonomy and Independence
5. Education, Training, and Information
6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives
7. Concern for Community

Read more in our blog post about what defines a Cooperative: blog.artisans.coop/blog/what-i

(Photo: www.wreca.coop)

The 7 cooperative principles written out in the shape of a 7, and in green text
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Nathan Schneider

@coopartisans Little reminder: These principles have actually evolved quite a bit from the 1844 version. And also important to remember that cooperativism didn't start in England in 1844 but arises through many diverse traditions and lifeways. I love this resource: rmfu.org/wp-content/uploads/MN

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