At the end of 2021, CECOP published the report LIGHTS ON: worker and social cooperatives tackling undeclared work. The publication is now readily available in Spanish.
On 17 March 2022, Diana Dovgan participated in a high-level event of the 66th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, organized by Turkey.
CECOP is one of the 270+ organizations and academics that have signed the Manifesto for a Green, Just and Democratic European Economy addressed to the participants of March 15, 2022 Economic and Financial Affairs Council.
At the end of 2021, CECOP published the report LIGHTS ON: worker and social cooperatives tackling undeclared work. The publication is now readily available in Italian.
On the 8th of March, CECOP reminds that worker and social cooperatives are key contributors to gender equality – across Europe, every day.
CECOP’s response to the European Commission’s consultation on scenarios towards co-creation of a transition pathway for a resilient, innovative, sustainable, and digital proximity and social economy ecosystem.
“Lasting Impact” highlights the positive impact that social and worker cooperatives are providing to the communities they are rooted in and to the people involved, such as workers, worker members, and the beneficiaries of the serv...
The importance of cooperatives in ensuring a just green and digital transition was highlighted in the “Proximity & Social Economy ecosystem” session of the EU Industry Days with participation of CECOP.
Clusters of social and ecologic innovation, which often include cooperatives, can successfully respond to the EU’s transition challenges and need enhanced policy support, according to a recent expert report.
Watch here the "aftermovie" where we show the highlights of the LIGHTS ON online event.
The Italian cooperative movement is celebrating its growth and success in proposing a vision of an inclusive society, in which no one is left behind. In this article, we present the achievements of Italian social cooperatives in t...
CECOP’s reaction the European Commission's Social Economy Action Plan. The SEAP will boost Europe’s Social Economy, including worker and social cooperatives.
CECOP’s reaction to European Commission’s proposal for a Directive on improving working conditions in platform work.
In its latest opinion, the EESC calls to develop the potential of platform cooperatives to implement decent work and democratic governance in the platform economy. Giuseppe Guerini, President of CECOP, led this opinion as a rappor...
CECOP is proud to present the LIGHTS ON docuseries, made in the frame of our campaign and conference "LIGHTS ON" in 2021.
During an online event organized to celebrate the release of CECOP’s latest report "LIGHTS ON! Worker and social cooperatives tackling undeclared work", cooperators, researchers, and policy-makers discussed their efforts to fight...
Looking to add new titles to your digital library on worker and social cooperatives? Three of our books are now available for free to download.
LIGHTS ON! Is a new report published by CECOP, commissioned to Dr. Francesca Martinelli.
This event will delve on how cooperatives tackle undeclared work, and will take place on 19 November 2021. Programme and registration link can be found at the bottom of the page.
The European Parliament adopted a report on the working conditions, rights, and social protection of platform workers. It highlights the potential of cooperatives in the platform economy, and shows an appetite for legislative step...
On September 15th, 2021, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen gave her second State of the European Union address in the European Parliament. Whereas some promising elements were brought forward, CECOP urges t...
CECOP is happy to announce the publication of the seventh edition of our biannual bulletin on EU-related social affairs and legislative monitoring to keep informed its members as well as other interested actors and stakeholders.
During a mutual learning session on social impact measurement, CECOP members shared tools and views on social impact measurement of industrial and service cooperatives across Europe.
CECOP had the chance to sit down with member CAAP, and discuss their recent affiliation to our network, the upcoming Slovenian presidency, and much more.
