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A '''solidarity cooperative''' is a | A '''solidarity cooperative''' is a multi-stakeholder cooperative bringing together all stakeholder membership categories around a shared vision and mission in a democratic structure of ownership and governance. These can include workers, consumers, tenants, patrons, producers and members of the larger community. Solidarity is defined as ''unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.'' | ||
As far as defining what a cooperative is, a cooperative enthusiast would probably say that ANY organization that is committed to and practices cooperative principles is a cooperative. A corporate lawyer would say that a cooperative must be formed under a cooperative statute. A tax lawyer would say it doesn’t matter what statute it’s formed under as long as it “operates cooperatively” as that term is defined in tax law. | |||
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The basic (non-legal) cooperative principles according to the International Cooperative Alliance are: | The basic (non-legal) cooperative principles according to the International Cooperative Alliance are: | ||
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# Concern for community: Cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies approved by their members. | # Concern for community: Cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies approved by their members. | ||
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''Adapted from Owning Our Future: The Emerging Ownership Revolution, by Marjorie Kelly'' | ''Adapted from Owning Our Future: The Emerging Ownership Revolution, by Marjorie Kelly'' | ||