Our Theory of Change
The Rise to Own It Theory of Change is a strategic framework designed to promote worker ownership and economic justice, with a special focus on marginalized communities and advancing racial equity in Massachusetts. Developed through the insights of the Coalition for Worker Ownership and Power (COWOP), this framework addresses the challenges and opportunities faced by worker-owned cooperatives. It serves as a roadmap for creating an inclusive and equitable economy where everyone can access and thrive in worker ownership.
The Theory of Change contains the following recommendations to advance the cause of worker ownership and economic justice:
- Personal Change: Foster psychological safety and access to basic human needs like affordable housing, access to healthcare and relevant skills, enabling individuals to
engage actively in worker ownership initiatives and overcome systemic barriers. - Interpersonal Transformation: Create inclusive and engaging interactions that promote accountability, leadership development, and collective decision-making
across the worker ownership ecosystem. - Collective Transformation: Build community power by strengthening relationships, promoting cooperative culture,undoing traditional hierarchies, and fostering collaboration among worker-owned enterprises and solidarity economy networks.
- Institutional Transformation: Advocate for policy changes, transparent and accessible governance practices in government, business and coalitions, together with financial support that recognizes the value and potential of worker-owned businesses, while addressing systemic inequities.
For more info:
Contact Sarah Assefa, Coalition for Worker Ownership & Power, at sarah.a@economicdemocracy.us
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Para más información:
Contacte a Sarah Assefa, Coalición para la Propiedad y el Poder de los Trabajadores, a sarah.a@economicdemocracy.us.
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