Here are the latest blog posts on Co-operatives Fortnight. If you're doing something for the Fortnight and want to blog on here that would be great! Email info@thereisanalternative.coop and let us know.
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Creating employee-owned organisations in the NHS
Submitted by petramorris on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 11:42As our first Co-operative Fortnight (19 June to 3 July) draws to a close, it appears our message “there is an alternative” continues to reach all quarters.
Co-operatives 2010: Workshop Financial sector alternative
Submitted by petramorris on Wed, 30/06/2010 - 13:45At Co-operatives 2010 in Plymouth this year I was delighted to co-ordinate a workshop on Saturday 26 June "Workshop 5: The co operative alternative for the financial sector" held at 4pm Holi
Co-operatives 2010: Creating a fairer society through co-operation
Submitted by john.atherton on Tue, 29/06/2010 - 16:39At Co-operatives 2010 in Plymouth this year I was lucky enough to be responsible for a workshop entitled "Creating a fairer society through Co-operation". The two speakers for this ses
The Fortnight on Open Democracy
Submitted by giles.simon on Mon, 28/06/2010 - 15:26Ed Mayo, Secretary General of Co-operatives UK has written a great article outlining some of the things he and others have been doing for Co-operatives Fortnight for Open Democracy.
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Now is the time for co-operation say leading thinkers
Submitted by giles.simon on Sat, 26/06/2010 - 12:38The main plenary of Co-operatives 2010 this morning set the context, for the future of the co-operative movement, with three leading thinkers declaring that now is the time for a new economy
Co-operatives Fortnight at Midcounties
Submitted by giles.simon on Fri, 25/06/2010 - 22:30It's great when you find out something suprising that co-operatives are doing for Co-operatives Fortnight!
Doing Business the Co-operative Way
Submitted by john.atherton on Fri, 25/06/2010 - 22:15Doing business the co-operative way was attended by around 35 people (lost count with all the extras that turned up).
Co-operatives 2010 is officially open!
Submitted by Paul Dale Smith on Fri, 25/06/2010 - 21:32The opening reception is in full swing at Co-operatives 2010 in Plymouth, with delegates enjoying a glass of wine, some food and conversation with their fellow co-operators.
Setting up Co-operatives 2010
Submitted by Paul Dale Smith on Fri, 25/06/2010 - 15:04Preparations are well under way for Co-operatives 2010, the national celebration of co-operation bringing together co-operative members, employees and activists from all sections of the movement.
