The PGC is a worker-owned cooperative
By organizing as a worker cooperative, we allow our employees to make an investment in their future by becoming member-owners and sharing control of operations. In the field, we know the results will be clear: the same knowledgeable staff providing superlative service both today and years down the garden path. We provide a living wage, continuing education, excellent benefits and a fun, safe workplace.
CO-OP PRINCIPLES
- Voluntary and open membership: Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.
- Democratic member control: Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies and decision making.
- Member economic participation: Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative.
- Autonomy and independence: Cooperatives are autonomous organizations controlled by their members.
- Education, training and information: Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperative.
- Cooperation among cooperatives: Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by cooperating with one another.
- Concern for community: While focusing on members’ needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.