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Welcome to the Worker-Cooperative Video Series, a comprehensive guide to understanding and thriving in worker cooperatives. This series of five videos covers the most critical aspects of worker cooperatives, providing valuable insights and practical knowledge for both new and existing members. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to deepen your understanding, this series is designed to equip you with the tools you need to succeed in a cooperative environment. Video 1: Welcome to the Worker Cooperative: Get introduced to the fundamental principles and benefits of worker cooperatives. Learn about the cooperative model, different stages of becoming a worker-owner, and how it the cooperative can empower workers through collective ownership and democratic decision-making. Video 2: Cooperative Compensation: Discover how compensation works in a worker cooperative. This video explores different compensation structures, profit-sharing or 'patronage', and the importance of transparency and fairness in compensating members. Video 3: Cooperative Governance: Understand the governance mechanisms that make worker cooperatives unique. Learn about democratic decision-making processes, roles and responsibilities of members, and how to ensure effective and inclusive governance. Video 4: Cooperative Governing Documents: Delve into the essential documents that guide the operations of a worker cooperative - the bylaws for cooperative corporations, or operating agreements for LLCs that form the backbone of a cooperative's legal and operational framework. Video 5: Cooperative Finances: Gain insights into the financial aspects of running a worker cooperative. Learn about financial management, budgeting, financial statements, and how to maintain the cooperative's financial health and sustainability.