What is a ‘cooperative’?

Written By Drivers Cooperative

A cooperative is a “jointly-owned and democratically controlled” entity. Just like an organization can be a non-profit or a corporation - an organization can be a cooperative. In our case, our members vote for the Board of Directors and receive a share of profits. Examples of cooperatives include REI, the Park Slope Food Co-op, Land O’ Lakes, and credit unions. Shared ownership creates a more inclusive economy. The values of a cooperative are:

  • Democracy

  • Self-help

  • Self-responsibility

  • Equity

  • Equality

  • Solidarity

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