Jan 1, 2017
Coop Principles and Values
Cooperative Principles are the seven guidelines by which coops put their values into practice, often called the seven Rochdale Principles:
Voluntary and open membership
Democratic member control
Economic participation by members
Autonomy and independence
Education, training and information
Cooperation among cooperatives
Concern for community
Cooperatives Values, in the tradition of its founders, are based on "self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity." Co-operative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperative
