

Platform Cooperatives with Trebor Scholz
Mar 27, 2024
Trebor Scholz, a prominent researcher and the founding director of The New School’s Platform Cooperativism Consortium, dives into the innovative world of platform cooperatives. He discusses the historical context of worker-owned companies and highlights global initiatives championing democratic and sustainable practices. Trebor shares inspiring examples like the Drivers Cooperative in NYC, showcasing how these platforms empower workers against market hardships. He also explores the fusion of community organizing with academic research, setting the stage for future cooperative advocacy.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating the Platform Cooperative Landscape
02:02 • 31min
The Rise of Platform Cooperatives Through Worker Organizing
33:04 • 3min
Platform Cooperatives: Merging Principles and Practice
36:11 • 6min
Evolving Community Organizing into Academic Research
42:37 • 2min
Future Directions in Cooperative Research and Advocacy
44:39 • 5min