5th Biennial Union Co-op Symposium
ECONOMICS OF WELL-BEING: BUILDING A JUST ECONOMY
Let's take our work to the next level!
We're very excited for our 2021 Union Co-op Symposium, which is scheduled for Nov. 12 and 13.
Register today for the Symposium, a conference bringing together people interested in practical tools on how to start and run union worker cooperatives!
Register here
Executive Director Kristen Barker at a panel during a past Symposium.
Why union worker cooperatives?
Across the world, communities are increasingly rejecting unsustainable patterns of economic development for innovative alternatives, including the union co-op model. This model joins the best tenets of the labor movement with opportunities for sustainable wealth-building and self-determination. As a result, it fosters wealth in communities historically excluded from the ownership economy.
The Union Co-op Symposium is the only gathering of its kind
We will bring together social entrepreneurs, labor organizers, co-op workers, community development practitioners, and others with a vested interest in equitable economic development. Our 2-day gathering will provide community-building opportunities and workable strategies for forming, running, and nurturing union worker cooperatives.
2021 Symposium will be virtual and in-person
Friday Nov. 12 from 1-530 pm EST (virtual)
Saturday Nov. 13 from 9-5 pm EST (in-person)
Please see the event site for more details. Here is the full list of speakers.
Attendance options and pricing:
Option 1: Virtual only (Friday Nov. 12): $50
Option 2: In-person only (Saturday Nov. 13): $100
Option 3: Virtual and in-person (Friday Nov. 12 and Saturday Nov. 13): $125
Option 4: Keynote only (virtual, Friday Nov. 12): $30
Members of the Cincy Cleaning Co-op at a past Symposium.
Covid-19 precautions
Holding a safe conference is a top priority. Participants will be asked to wear masks at our in-person events. We will have smaller workshops and ensure social distancing. In addition, hand sanitizer will be made available.
In the event that you feel unwell, we ask that you not attend the in-person segment of the conference. We will happily refund your ticket price.
Need-based financial assistance
Co-op Cincy is happy to offer need-based financial assistance to attend the 2021 Union Co-op Symposium. If you would like to apply, please write to us at clancy@coopcincy.org and tell us how much financial assistance you need and why attending the conference is meaningful to you.
Hotel information
We have reserved a block of rooms at:
Comfort Suites Cincinnati University - Downtown
2347 Reading Road, Building A, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US
+1 (513) 579-4130
Group Reservation Dates:
Check-in: 11 Thursday, Nov 11, 2021 3:00 PM
Check-out: 14 Sunday, Nov 14, 2021 11:00 AM
Group Name: Co-op Cincy
Group Number: BK04Z9
All rooms must be booked before Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021. After this date, the group room block is released to the general public.
