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MONDRAGÓN CORPORACIÓN COOPERATIVA, MCC
Umsatz 2004: 10,5 Mrd. €
Gewinn 2003: 502 Mio. €
Beschäftigte: 70884
"MCC’s mission combines the basic objectives of a business organisation competing in international markets with the use of democratic methods in its organisation, job creation, promotion of its workers in human and professional terms and commitment to the development of its social environment."
Jesús Catania
Chairman of the General Council
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There are ten basic principles:
1. Open membership
2. Democratic organisation
3. Worker sovereignty
4. Instrumental or subordinate nature of capital
5. Participation in management
6. Wage solidarity
7. Co-operation between co-operatives
8. Social transformation
9. Universal nature
10. Education
Open membership
This principle declares that we are open to all men and women, regardless of religion, race, gender, political convictions or origin. The only criteria for acceptance are professional capability and a willingness to accept existing regulations.
Democratic Organisation
All members are equal and have equal rights within a democratic organisation governed by the concept of “one person one vote”. Each person’s vote carries the same weight, regardless of seniority, position within the company, professional category or accumulated capital, etc.
Worker sovereignty
At MCC, work is placed top of our scale of priorities, since we believe that it is the key to transforming nature, society and even people themselves. As work is held to be the principle generator of wealth within the co-operative company structure, the corresponding distribution model should coincide with the degree of labour provided. Given the importance attached to the concept of work, the co-operatives are committed to widening the scope of job opportunities for all members.
Instrumental and subordinate nature of capital
While its value is acknowledged and its presence considered necessary for businessdevelopment, capital is always considered subordinate to labour. It is considered worthy of just remuneration that, although limited and not directly linked to the results obtained by the co-operative, is nevertheless sufficient to ensure the accumulation of the necessary resources. Contribution by any means to the share capital does not give members the right to participate in the management of the co-operative.
Participation in management
The democratic nature of the co-operative organisation extends to all members, and implies their active participation in the management of the company. The development of appropriate channels for participation requires a departure from traditional organisational structures, professional and social training for members, transparent information policies and internal promotion.
Wage solidarity
Wages should be sufficient, comparable with those of other salaried workers in the region and in keeping with the means of the co-operative. Payment should correspond to an internal framework based on solidarity, reflected in a smaller difference between the top and bottom of the pay scale than is commonly seen in the business market. Wages and work hours should also be comparable throughout the Corporation as a whole.
Co-operation between co-operatives
Another specific expression of solidarity that also constitutes a basic requirement for efficient business practice. One aspect of this principle is direct co-operation between co-operatives through the creation of profit-pooling subgroups with homogenous socio-labour systems, the transfer of worker-members and the development of potential synergies derived from overall size. Other aspects include the creation of mutually beneficial inter-subgroup superstructural entities and bodies, as well as the collaboration of MCC with other co-operative organisations from the Basque Country, Spain, Europe and the rest of the world through agreements aimed to promote joint development.37
Social transformation
In solidarity with movements in other countries, the MCC Co-operative Experience aims to contribute to the social transformation of the region in which it operates in the hope of building a freer and more just society. Reinvesting the majority of its profits, supporting community development initiatives, co-operating with other Basque social and economic institutions and promoting local culture and a social security policy based on solidarity and responsibility, are just some of the ways in which MCC contributes to social development.
Universal nature
MCC’s strong local roots are compatible with its universal vocation, which proclaims its solidarity with all those who work towards economic democracy in the field of “Social Economy” and share the common objectives of the international co-operative movement: Peace, Justice and Development.
Education
The development of the above principles is only possible if sufficient attention is paid to education and the necessary human and economic resources are provided for both cooperative and professional training. Special attention should also be paid to young people, on whose shoulders the future development and consolidation of the MCC Co-operative Experience rests.
Quelle:
MONDRAGON CORPORACION COOPERATIVA
“The History of an Experience”
(PDF, 60 Seiten)
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fritz