VOICE OF THE
WORKERS ISSUE 08 FEBRUARY 2014
EDITOR’S NOTE JOSEF VELLA
Social Co-operatives
Contents And the answer is...
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Making the choice
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The benefit of Social Co-operatives
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Social co-ops are very relevant to Malta 06 Social Cooperative examples around the world
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On the EU agenda 08 Video 09
Welcome to Issue number 8 of the Voice of the Workers Magazine. This issue deals with a potential answer to the many social issues we currently face in Malta. With the changes to our social and economic landscape, we really need to propose and implement strategies that will lead not just to economic growth, but also to a fairer distribution of wealth generated. We need to cultivate a society that ensures that opportunities to succeed are really open to all. We need to see that people who are at a disadvantage, be given the tools VOICE OF THE
WORKERS
to be successful. Workers who are at the risk of being exploited, can become owners of their places of work. Social Co-operatives are an answer. This issue deals with what a social co-operative is, how it can work, and illustrates reallife examples of how it works in different countries. The advantage we have is that we can refer to models in other countries, and tailor a model that suits us best. The foundations of our Republic are based on work and a fair state. This is one concrete way of moving more in that direction. Enjoy!
Is there a solution to the issue of childcare and more inclusive education? One important answer lies in cooperation and social co-operatives. READ MORE ON PAGE 3 1