Journal of Co-operative Studies, 58(3) - No. 175  

https://doi.org/10.61869/CXVZ5926

Comment from the editor

It gives me great pleasure to introduce the latest issue of the Journal of Co-operative Studies, which is a special issue on Worker Co-operatives and Concern for Community. It is guest edited by Malu Villela, Eleonore Perrin, François Deblangy, and Emre Sahin. Inspired by Principle 7, concern for community, this special issue investigates the role played by worker co-operatives in their local communities by exploring their core mission of putting both the direct membership and local communities before profit.    

Special issues are an important feature of the Journal of Co-operative Studies. They present us with opportunities to explore emerging topics, offer fresh perspectives on key issues, and bring together co-operative voices from across the world. As the Journal’s editor, I particularly value the opportunity they give early career researchers, helping them to develop reviewing and editorial skills, as well as expanding their networks.  

The editorial team are always happy to discuss ideas for special issues. If there is a topic you would like to develop, please email me. 

Anita Mangan 

Editor 

Guest editorial

Malu Villela, Eleonore Perrin, François Deblangy, & Emre Sahi, pp. 3-11

Theme 1: Community benefit as mission: Aligning worker and collective interests

OPENUnderstanding the socio-economic effects of co-operatives: An Ivorian case 

Amélie Artis and Kouassi N’Goran, pp. 12-25

OPENSustaining communities: The Roots of Hope Cannabis Co-operative and the struggle for social equity 

Ja’Nell Henry, Tristan Lyle, Angel Rios, Vanessa Urena, and Eric Larson. pp. 26-33

OPENReinventing journalism and empowering democratic communities: Worker co-operative innovations in the national-daily newspaper field 

Mitch Diamantopoulos, pp. 34-48

Theme 2: Community in governance: Embedding inclusivity through stakeholder co-operation

OPENBridging democratic member control and concern for community with stakeholder governance

Simon Pek and Adrien Billiet, pp. 49-53

OPENMaking and unmaking co-operative subjects in the Oklahoma Food Co-operative

Eric Sarmiento, pp. 54-65

Theme 3: Community as becoming: Co-operatives and post-growth economies

OPENReclaiming land, replenishing communities: MST Co-operatives' engagement with local communities through post-capitalist practices

Eliza Hostin-Silva, pp. 66-78

OPENLast mile community economies: Taking back technology through platform co-operativism

Laura Eccher, pp. 79-89

OPENServicing bikes, serving community: Exploring community-before-profit in cycle repair worker co-operatives

Irma Emmery, pp. 90-97

Theme 4: Community wealth: Policy opportunities and constraints for co-operatives

OPENEmerging co-operatives in Amsterdam: The role of collaborative culture and institutional support

Vera Breugem, Sophie Bloemen and Florine Zegers, pp. 98-102

OPENPrinciple 7 and the development of a Social Value Toolkit for the Co-operative Councils Innovation Network: The potential role of worker-owned co-operatives

Julian Manley, Carys Hughes and Simon Grove-White, pp. 103-109