Our Work. The Democracy at Work Institute advances the worker cooperative field in order to create a fairer economy and better jobs. We do this by:

The Democracy at Work Institute was created by the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives (USFWC) to ensure that worker cooperative development in economically and socially marginalized communities is adequately supported, effective, and strategically directed.

Unlock Democratic Management with practical expertly-curated guide! Framework for managers and workers of cooperatives, ESOPs, start ups, and transitioning companies. | Democracy at Work Institute | DAWI

The mission of the Democracy at Work Institute is to expand the worker cooperative model to reach communities most directly affected by social and economic inequality, specifically people of color, recent immigrants, and low-­wage workforces.

This novel data, collected in 2017, allows us to explore the impact of workplace democracy on individuals, firms, and communities across the United States. It also provides important opportunities for future research about how worker cooperatives can promote resilience and racial equity in this moment.

Covering two years of business progress, the 2021 Worker Cooperative State of the Sector is a report on worker-owned and democratic workplaces in the United States. This report is a co-production of Democracy at Work Institute and the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives.

Oct 4, 2017 · The Democracy at Work Institute (DAWI) works in partnership with cities, educational institutions, and community-based organizations across the nation to serve impacted communities by building worker-owned LLC businesses in their geography and/or industry.

Dive into the 2019 Worker Cooperative State of the Sector Report, six years of insights into the growth of worker-owned businesses in the US. Explore data on startup rates, challenges faced, and equitable pay ratios. | Democracy at Work Institute | DAWI

Sep 29, 2022 · Democracy at Work Institute (DAWI), the national think and do tank dedicated to expanding the worker ownership model, is pleased to announce the promotion of Julian S. McKinley to the role of Co-Executive Director for Partnerships and Growth.

Dive into the 2021 Worker Cooperative State of the Sector Report, an analysis of worker-owned and democratic workplaces in the US. Explore latest data on COVID impacts, sector growth, and equitable pay ratios. | Democracy at Work Institute | DAWI