Earthworker Cooperative

It’s a (Water)mark! Stamp of Approval for Co-op Factory

Author: eleanorOn: Dec 17Categories: Products

Dan Musil gives an update on Earthworker’s manufacturing co-op in Morwell. Earthworker Energy Manufacturing Cooperative passed a major milestone this month with attainment of Watermark certification for our solar hot water products, following...

Meet the Organisers (Part 2) – Anna Boddenberg

Author: adminOn: Dec 15Categories: Products

Meet organiser and board member Anna Boddenberg, including what she is looking forward to coming up in Earthworker!

New board, new name, new energy: Former power workers join cooperative factory in Morwell

Author: eleanorOn: Oct 20Categories: Products

On the 22nd of September, organisers of our worker-owned solar hot water manufacturing cooperative in the Latrobe Valley met to elect a new board of directors and to discuss strategy for the project. The AGM at the factory in Morwell marked an important...

Connecting the coops in Earthworker’s ecosystem

Author: adminOn: Oct 08Categories: Products

Getting your head around some of the structural aspects of the Earthworker Cooperative can be an ongoing learning process, therefore, clarifying some common questions may be helpful for fellow members. What is the relationship between a cooperative and...

Become an Earthworker!

Author: adminOn: Oct 08Categories: Products

Earthworker is a cooperative – that means we are a collective of members who own a share in the cooperative and decide democratically how we will direct our efforts and resources. Earthworker members have come together because we share a vision...

The Long and Winding Road to Rule Changes

Author: eleanorOn: Oct 08Categories: Products

Earthworker organisers, as a general rule, did not get involved in the project because of their love of cooperative legislation and bureaucratic minutiae. Our wonderful Antony McMullen may be the exception to this. Nonetheless we have all contributed...

Earthworker Energy Makes the Move

Author: eleanorOn: Oct 08Categories: Products

Almost 30 champion Earthworker volunteers turned out on Sunday 20th August for a big Working Bee at the new manufacturing cooperative factory space in Morwell. A massive day of dusting, cleaning, moving equipment, inspiring conversations and cooperation...

Earthworker History: The 1970s Struggle to Save the Vic Market

Author: eleanorOn: Jun 12Categories: Products

Earthworker History: The 1970s Struggle to Save the Vic Market

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Remembering the struggle to save the Vic Market from the threat of redevelopment in the 1970s. Earthworker recognises itself as part of this tradition of defending public and community space. The Vic Market is a vital public space in the heart of Melbourne....

The Union Woman and Union Man – George Despard

Author: eleanorOn: Jun 12Categories: Products

In dedication to his mate George Despard who was recently in hospital, Dave has selected one of George’s poems of resilient spirit and camaraderie to share. Below are Dave’s words about George, and George’s poem ‘The Union Woman and...

Earthworker training camp

Author: eleanorOn: Jun 09Categories: News

Earthworker training camp

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In March 2017, Earthworker held a Training Camp at Wurrruk’an, a beautiful eco-village in Moe, in the Gunai district of Gippsland. This was a great opportunity for new and experienced Earthworker members to come together, share stories and develop plans...