Discover Co-ops:Workers unite! (Worker co-ops)

Are you based in West Yorkshire and looking for a fairer, more democratic way to start or run a business? Sign up for this FREE online workshop and learn how co‑ops can help your working life thrive.

Join us for an enlightening, inspiring 90‑minutes delivered by Co‑operatives UK in partnership with Business for Good West Yorkshire.

Worker co-ops give people control over their work, better job security and a fair share of profits. West Yorkshire is home to inspiring worker-owned businesses in tech, design, social care, bread-making, outdoor adventure and more. This webinar will introduce worker co‑ops, explain how they operate and what their benefits are.

Who is it for?

• Freelancers seeking stability while keeping autonomy
• Existing businesses considering succession through employee buyout
• Anyone keen to learn how worker co-ops improve pay, culture and long-term resilience

What we’ll cover

• How worker co-ops operate day-to-day
• Why worker ownership creates better jobs
• Lived experiences from local worker co-ops
• Practical routes to forming or converting to a co-op
• How to take the next steps and access expert support