Employee ownership is arguably the most unsung economic policy success story in America. Unlike many ambitious policy proposals, employee ownership is not theoretical—it boasts a proven track record at scale and enjoys a long history of bipartisan support.
Consider the following questions that are top of mind across the political spectrum:
- How do we rebuild the relationship between work and economic security?
- How do we strengthen U.S. industrial competitiveness, particularly in manufacturing?
- How do we maximize retirement security for all Americans?
- How do we protect our workforce from offshoring and automation?
- How do we reduce wealth inequality on a pre-distributive basis?
- How do we preserve and expand economic opportunity in rural America?
- How can we strengthen families and communities by preserving the dignity of work?
- How can we begin to address the racial and gender wealth gaps?
- How do we preserve the millions of jobs that stand to be lost over the next two decades due to baby boomers selling their businesses?
Employee ownership offers answers to each of these essential public policy questions.