The Democracy at Work Network
Management ConsultingCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Democracy at Work Network (DAWN) operates as a nationwide network of certified peer advisors who offer professional, low-cost technical assistance to worker cooperatives, supporting the growth of workplace democracy. Based in San Francisco, California, the organization coordinates a team of advisers who collaborate to train themselves and deliver guidance to co-ops. Its services range from startup planning and feasibility studies to governance design, financial training, and ongoing education for members. Its mission emphasizes meeting demand for high-quality advisory services while expanding the cooperative movement's internal capacity to provide technical assistance. The network assists cooperatives with project-specific support, emergency responses, bylaws development, financing applications, and the establishment of democratic governance and accountability practices.