ECWD Coordinating Council | Eastern Conference For Workplace Democracy

The Eastern Conference on Workplace Democracy (ECWD) is the premier gathering of worker cooperatives in the Eastern region. The ECWD is governed by the Eastern Coordinating Council (ECC), a conference planning group operating under the nonprofit umbrella of the Ecological Democracy Institute of North America. ECC voting members, alternates, and advisors work with the lead organizer(s) to plan the biennual Eastern Conference for Workplace Democracy.

Nine new members will be elected at the 2011 ECWD. Nominations will be accepted via email before the conference or at the ECC Business Meeting on July 9.

Download the Call for Nominations (pdf).

Voting Members

Esther West, Equal Exchange ( Lead Co-Facilitator ) (2009 - 2013)
Andi Shively, Third Coast Workers for Cooperation (Co-Facilitator / Note-taker) (2009 - 2013)
Ajowa Nzinga Ifateyo, GEO Collective (2003 - 2011)
Colleen Gorman, Little Grill Collective (2007 - 2011)
Joe Rinehart, Firestorm Cafe and Books (2010 - 2011)
Sarah Assefa, Empower Energy Co-op / Worcester Roots (2009 - 2013)
Ted DeBarbieri, Urban Justice Center (2009 - 2013)

Alternate Members

Becca Koganer, Equal Exchange (Appointed through 2011)
Sasha Hammad (Appointed through 2011)
Terry Daniels, Hour Exchange Portland (2007 - 2011)