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When worker cooperatives face tensions between growth and libertarian principles

Our worker cooperative is facing a crisis because some members want to expand and hire employees, but I argue that becomes exploitative capitalism and undermines our commitment to shared ownership and decision-making. We're split between growth opportunities and maintaining our principles about economic democracy.

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A group organized around shared values is discovering that success forces them to choose between their ideals and practical opportunities for expansion.

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