Democracy at Work

Democracy at Work is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on critical analysis of capitalism and advocating for democratization of workplaces. The organization is inspired by the book Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism by Richard D. Wolff, a prominent Marxist economist and founder of the group.

Mission

Democracy at Work aims to create a stronger, fuller democracy in politics, culture, and workplaces, based on equal collaboration and shared leadership by workers. It views worker cooperatives as a significant alternative to the capitalist system, advocating for a transition from capitalist to cooperative enterprises to address economic and social issues.

Media Projects

The organization produces various media, including:

• Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff: A weekly radio, TV show, and podcast discussing economic issues from a critical perspective.
• Anti-Capitalist Chronicles: A bimonthly podcast analyzing social and economic issues through a Marxist lens.
• Puerto Rico Forward: A monthly podcast discussing Puerto Rico's economic and social challenges.
• Capitalism Hits Home with Dr. Harriet Fraad: A podcast exploring how capitalism affects personal relationships and home life.
• EconoMinute: Short video updates on economic news.
• Global Capitalism: Love Economic Update: Bi-monthly lectures with audience Q&A sessions.

Publications

Democracy at Work publishes books such as:

• Understanding Marxism (2019)
• Understanding Socialism (2019)
• Understanding Capitalism (2024)

Structure and Funding

The organization operates as a cooperative, relying heavily on donations to support its operations, including wages, production costs, and media projects. It maintains a digital office and receives donated time from Prof. Wolff and other contributors.

Leadership

Richard D. Wolff is the founder and a key figure in Democracy at Work. The organization is managed by a team including Betsy Avila as managing director, Maria Carnemolla as media director, and Liz Phillips as public engagement manager.

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