The Eastern Conference on Workplace Democracy is in July!
Held in Philadelphia, July 26 – 28, their theme this year is, “Growing Our Cooperatives, Growing Our Communities” – Democratic Community Economic Development Through Worker Ownership.
“We have a voice in our own communities’ economic development through democratic workplaces! Democratic workplaces – such as worker-owned cooperatives – are growing in many ways as a viable alternative to a society that lacks meaningful humanizing jobs and democracy in everyday life.”
And one more event, up in Vermont this June!
June 15th at Wheelock Mountain Farm in Wheelock, Vermont
A gathering to explore politically and socially focused intentional housing communities. Come join us for a day of workshops and storytelling. Come share your ideas and skills to make us all stronger. Everyone invited to come early on Friday night June 14th for informal storytelling, potluck dinner, networking and socializing. There are several indoor places to sleep and lots of space for camping. An additional donation of $10-$15 and a head’s up to wmf@riseup.net is requested of people staying Friday night.
Planned workshops for Saturday June 15th include: Developing a Language of Interdependence, Exploring Various Ownership Structures for Intentional Housing Communities, Educational and Child Rearing Practices in Intentional Communities. If you have an idea for another conversation or workshop, please let us know. Childcare available, please RSVP and let us know if you will be coming with kids. Morning snacks and dinner provided, potluck lunch. Requested donation for the day of $10/person.
For more information see: http://wheelockmtnfarm.wikispaces.com/ or email: wmf@riseup.net
Wheelock Mountain Farm exists to create fundamental social change through education and non-violent action. As a non-profit we create and host experiences that empower people to make change in their lives and to develop democratic leadership within their communities. Located on 600 gorgeous acres of pasture and woodland, we are committed to preserve and protect the ecological integrity of the land and to share its richness with the larger community.