Journal of Co-operative Studies, 35(1), 52-57

Abstract

This short paper emphasises the co-operative movement's need to assess what measures can be taken to extend democracy to empower all stakeholders, to include not only consumers and members but also employees. The Commission's report recommends employees be recognised as important stakeholders to be encouraged to particpate actively in socities' internal demoncratic processes. The paper stresses the need to see progress in the implementation of this key recommendation.