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Five years ago, in the midst of the global pandemic, thousands of us came together to recognize workers’ existential investment in their work. With you, we released this op-ed in 27 languages to remind societies that if we wanted to express our gratitude to the essential workers in particular, and truly recognize workers’ investment in general, we needed to pursue the deployment of 3 historic principles: democratizing firms, decommodifying labor, and decarbonizing the planet. Exactly 5 years after the release of the op-ed, on May 16th, last Friday, we gathered online to mark the fifth anniversary of the release of the Democratizing Work Manifesto, assess the trajectory of our global initiative, and hear from you about our next steps together.

Thanks to all those who attended the meeting!  

Please join us in signing the ASETT Call to Action :

Rooted in Spain, home to the world-renowned Mondragon cooperative, ASETT is a bold new initiative dedicated to scaling up the social economy as a pathway to climate and social justice. On May 16, 2025, the Spanish Business Confederation of the Social Economy (CEPES) officially presented ASETT at the Miramar Palace in Donostia. Backed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy of the Government of Spain, ASETT aims to strengthen and expand the social economy across Spain and Europe, positioning it as a cornerstone of just and sustainable economic transformation.

We invite you to learn more about ASETT’s bold vision in its call to action:

“Social Economy: A Path to Climate and Social Justice” is a call to action that echoes and deepens our shared commitment to democratizing work. The social economy offers a proven, people-centered alternative—one that honors dignity, advances democracy, and protects our planet