Workers deserve dignified jobs and democratic workplaces in a prosperous economy. Help us pass a platform that benefits workers in Massachusetts
Dignified work is the bedrock to a strong and prosperous economy. Everyone should have agency to participate in the decisions that affect their lives. Workplaces and communities come alive when we share decision-making, responsibilities and profits.
But too often, our workplaces don't allow participation in decisions about our wellbeing, leaving workers feeling unheard, unmotivated, undercompensated and abused. Decision-making is far from those who do the work, and those doing the work are not nourished by its profits.
We envision a world where workers are valued decision makers, where our voices are heard and our ideas are possible. And that's at the heart of our policy platform. We're fighting for legislation that helps build truly democratic workplaces- and ensuring that they’re within reach for everyone in the state, including working class communities of color.
Worker ownership is a proven strategy for circulating dollars in local economies and keeping quality jobs and businesses rooted in our communities. Worker-owned businesses are more productive, offer higher wages and better benefits, and have fewer layoffs– 5x to 7x lower than conventional companies– even during recessions and the COVID crisis. These benefits are game changers for local economies: we build long-term resilience against future crises, increase economic well-being in communities of color and challenge the racial wealth divide.