worker-owned union printing cooperative

Worx Printing

A worker-owned union printing cooperative selling apparel, signs, and campaign merchandise, with one-worker-one-vote control and union-label production. Worx Printing scores well because ownership is comparatively aligned and governance has stronger accountability than peers, and no current penalty outweighs that structure.

Why this matters: Worx is a strong example of a small enterprise where ownership, labor, and product claims point in the same direction.

Letter grade A Good Medium confidence (AI) Rubric gcd-rubric-v1 Last reviewed May 6, 2026

Final Score 56* A - Good

AGOOD56 pts

* Tentative scaffolding score. Not human-checked or final.

Base Material56

Bonus+0

Cap66No structure cap

After Cap56

Penalties0

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Evaluation Overview

A - Good

The score turns mainly on Ownership; no penalty currently dominates the evaluation.

Strengths

Ownership10/10
Governance10/10
Extraction7/10

Penalties

No penalties applied in this version.

Evidence state

ConfidenceMedium confidence (AI)
ThoroughnessDeveloped (AI)
Linked claims9
Direct axis claims9
Coverage9/9

Scoring Axes

Axis	Score	Why this score
Ownership ? Control rights: shareholder-dominated at 0, worker cooperative control at 10.	10 / 10	The linked record identifies Worx as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. The linked record identifies Worx as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. That places Worx Printing high on Ownership: decisive control is held by workers, users, members, or another stakeholder class rather than outside capital. A still-higher or maximum value requires stronger proof that this structure is durable, broad, and not merely discretionary. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Column-spectrum position: 207 scored entries below, 19 tied, 0 above on Ownership. Uncertainty Priority page: add more axis-specific research over time to make the comparative placement harder to dispute. Linked evidence Worx describes itself as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. [1] context Worx says every person at Worx is a member of the United Steelworkers Union and frames its mission around worker cooperatives, union organizing, and ethical labor. [2] context Worx markets eco-printing using water-based inks free from PVC and phthalates, with claims of lower-toxicity printing methods. [3] context Worx states that one worker, one vote prevails throughout the co-op, including the General Assembly and Board of Directors elections, and that every worker-owner owns an equal share with an equal vote through one-class ownership. [4]
Governance ? Binding decision authority: centralized control at 0, democratic stakeholder control at 10.	10 / 10	Worx states that one worker, one vote prevails throughout the co-op, including the General Assembly and Board of Directors elections, and that every worker-owner owns an equal share with an equal vote through one-class ownership. Worx states that one worker, one vote prevails throughout the co-op, including the General Assembly and Board of Directors elections, and that every worker-owner owns an equal share with an equal vote through one-class ownership. That places Worx Printing high on Governance: binding decisions are meaningfully answerable to people inside or affected by the institution. A still-higher or maximum value requires stronger proof that this structure is durable, broad, and not merely discretionary. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Column-spectrum position: 225 scored entries below, 1 tied, 0 above on Governance. Uncertainty Priority page: add more axis-specific research over time to make the comparative placement harder to dispute. Linked evidence context Worx describes itself as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. [1] context Worx says every person at Worx is a member of the United Steelworkers Union and frames its mission around worker cooperatives, union organizing, and ethical labor. [2] context Worx markets eco-printing using water-based inks free from PVC and phthalates, with claims of lower-toxicity printing methods. [3] Worx states that one worker, one vote prevails throughout the co-op, including the General Assembly and Board of Directors elections, and that every worker-owner owns an equal share with an equal vote through one-class ownership. [4]
Extraction ? Surplus allocation, wage share, CEO pay ratio, margins, and structured extraction judgment.	7 / 10	The linked record identifies Worx as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. The linked record identifies Worx as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. That places Worx Printing in the middle of Extraction: the institution creates real value but still leaves room for rent extraction, unequal bargaining, or surplus capture. The value stays below the top tier because the linked record does not show full democratic control, non-extractive lock-in, or complete stakeholder protection on this axis. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Column-spectrum position: 140 scored entries below, 32 tied, 54 above on Extraction. Linked evidence context Worx describes itself as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. [1] context Worx says every person at Worx is a member of the United Steelworkers Union and frames its mission around worker cooperatives, union organizing, and ethical labor. [2] context Worx markets eco-printing using water-based inks free from PVC and phthalates, with claims of lower-toxicity printing methods. [3] Worx describes itself as worker-owned, worker-operated, worker-governed, unionized, and based on equal worker-owner shares, which routes surplus and control toward worker-members. [5]
Labor Sovereignty ? Worker power: coercive conditions at 0, co-determination or ownership at 7. Employee dissatisfaction matters only when source-backed evidence shows concrete limits on worker agency, such as coercive scheduling, retaliation, wage theft, harassment, unsafe conditions, suppression of worker voice, or extreme turnover.	7 / 7	Worx says every person at Worx is a member of the United Steelworkers Union and frames its mission around worker cooperatives, union organizing, and ethical labor. Worx says every person at Worx is a member of the United Steelworkers Union and frames its mission around worker cooperatives, union organizing, and ethical labor. That places Worx Printing high on Labor Sovereignty: workers or participants have unusually strong formal power over work, conditions, or the institution itself. A still-higher or maximum value requires stronger proof that this structure is durable, broad, and not merely discretionary. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Column-spectrum position: 205 scored entries below, 21 tied, 0 above on Labor Sovereignty. Uncertainty Priority page: add more axis-specific research over time to make the comparative placement harder to dispute. Linked evidence context Worx describes itself as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. [1] Worx says every person at Worx is a member of the United Steelworkers Union and frames its mission around worker cooperatives, union organizing, and ethical labor. [2] context Worx markets eco-printing using water-based inks free from PVC and phthalates, with claims of lower-toxicity printing methods. [3]
Solidarity with the Unemployed ? Treatment of exits and nonworkers, including severance, redeployment, and non-competes.	5 / 7	The linked record identifies Worx as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. The linked record identifies Worx as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. That places Worx Printing in the middle of Solidarity with the Unemployed: some access, severance, retraining, openness, or mutual-aid value is present, but it is not central or durable. The value stays below the top tier because the linked record does not show full democratic control, non-extractive lock-in, or complete stakeholder protection on this axis. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Column-spectrum position: 158 scored entries below, 38 tied, 30 above on Solidarity with the Unemployed. Linked evidence context Worx describes itself as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. [1] context Worx says every person at Worx is a member of the United Steelworkers Union and frames its mission around worker cooperatives, union organizing, and ethical labor. [2] context Worx markets eco-printing using water-based inks free from PVC and phthalates, with claims of lower-toxicity printing methods. [3] Worx frames its mission around union labor, worker cooperatives, and changing print-industry labor practice, extending some institutional value beyond current customers. [6]
Loss-Bearing Fidelity ? Willingness to absorb costs to preserve values, workers, users, and public obligations.	5 / 7	The linked record identifies Worx as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. The linked record identifies Worx as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. That places Worx Printing in the middle of Loss-Bearing Fidelity: there is some willingness to preserve obligations, but the record still leaves meaningful risk-shifting concerns. The value stays below the top tier because the linked record does not show full democratic control, non-extractive lock-in, or complete stakeholder protection on this axis. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Column-spectrum position: 119 scored entries below, 43 tied, 64 above on Loss-Bearing Fidelity. Linked evidence context Worx describes itself as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. [1] context Worx says every person at Worx is a member of the United Steelworkers Union and frames its mission around worker cooperatives, union organizing, and ethical labor. [2] context Worx markets eco-printing using water-based inks free from PVC and phthalates, with claims of lower-toxicity printing methods. [3] Worx's cooperative principles state one worker, one vote and equal worker-owner shares, binding control and business risk more closely to the people doing the work. [7]
Market Conduct ? Pricing fairness, switching costs, lock-in, and rent extraction.	4 / 5	The linked record identifies Worx as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. The linked record identifies Worx as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. That places Worx Printing high on Market Conduct: pricing, access, switching, and bargaining practices show restraint compared with ordinary rent-seeking competitors. A still-higher or maximum value requires stronger proof that this structure is durable, broad, and not merely discretionary. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Column-spectrum position: 106 scored entries below, 73 tied, 47 above on Market Conduct. Linked evidence context Worx describes itself as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. [1] context Worx says every person at Worx is a member of the United Steelworkers Union and frames its mission around worker cooperatives, union organizing, and ethical labor. [2] context Worx markets eco-printing using water-based inks free from PVC and phthalates, with claims of lower-toxicity printing methods. [3] Worx sells print, design, mail, and promotional products through a union cooperative model rather than an ordinary low-bid contractor model. [8]
Product Integrity ? Preservation of quality rather than degradation for monetization.	4 / 5	Worx markets eco-printing using water-based inks free from PVC and phthalates, with claims of lower-toxicity printing methods. Worx markets eco-printing using water-based inks free from PVC and phthalates, with claims of lower-toxicity printing methods. That places Worx Printing high on Product Integrity: the core offering is genuinely useful and comparatively less dependent on traps, degradation, or harmful dependencies. A still-higher or maximum value requires stronger proof that this structure is durable, broad, and not merely discretionary. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Column-spectrum position: 61 scored entries below, 72 tied, 93 above on Product Integrity. Uncertainty Priority page: add more axis-specific research over time to make the comparative placement harder to dispute. Linked evidence context Worx describes itself as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. [1] context Worx says every person at Worx is a member of the United Steelworkers Union and frames its mission around worker cooperatives, union organizing, and ethical labor. [2] Worx markets eco-printing using water-based inks free from PVC and phthalates, with claims of lower-toxicity printing methods. [3]
Scale Integrity ? Whether growth improves or degrades fairness and accountability.	4 / 5	The linked record identifies Worx as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. The linked record identifies Worx as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. That places Worx Printing high on Scale Integrity: growth appears compatible with accountability, quality, and stakeholder benefit. A still-higher or maximum value requires stronger proof that this structure is durable, broad, and not merely discretionary. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Column-spectrum position: 109 scored entries below, 81 tied, 36 above on Scale Integrity. Linked evidence context Worx describes itself as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance. [1] context Worx says every person at Worx is a member of the United Steelworkers Union and frames its mission around worker cooperatives, union organizing, and ethical labor. [2] context Worx markets eco-printing using water-based inks free from PVC and phthalates, with claims of lower-toxicity printing methods. [3] Worx's public materials show a worker-owned union printing cooperative whose scale remains small and governance-bound rather than expanded through investor-controlled franchising. [9]

Penalties

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Bonus Credits

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Confidence Basis

Confidence is computed from the evidence trail and review state, not typed into the profile by hand.

Medium 79/100

9 verified linked claims 9 direct axis claims 2 disputed claims 9/9 components covered

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Claim confidence 18/20

9 verified linked claims

Source quality 12/18

Best source per verified claim, weighted by institutional reliability

Direct axis-specific claims 14/18

9 direct claims across 9 active components

Dispute load 9/12

2 disputed claims on this entity

Recency 10/10

Newest accepted timestamp: May 13, 2026

Reviewer status 7/12

Human-reviewed components score higher than AI scaffolding

Component coverage 10/10

9/9 evidence-bearing components have direct support

Evidence State

Profile stateAI draft / human-pending

VerificationUnverified

ConfidenceMedium confidence (AI)

ThoroughnessDeveloped (AI)

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1Worx describes itself as a worker-owned, operated, and governed union cooperative, and its co-op principles specify equal worker-owner shares and one-worker-one-vote governance.

Ownership Verified High confidence Human-reviewed May 5, 2026

Worx Printing Co-op homeGeneral web source · 58%
Worx Printing Co-op aboutOfficial self-description · 68%
Worx Printing: 10 Union Co-op/Mondragon PrinciplesGeneral web source · 58%

2Worx says every person at Worx is a member of the United Steelworkers Union and frames its mission around worker cooperatives, union organizing, and ethical labor.

Labor Sovereignty Verified High confidence Human-reviewed May 5, 2026

Worx Printing Co-op aboutOfficial self-description · 68%

3Worx markets eco-printing using water-based inks free from PVC and phthalates, with claims of lower-toxicity printing methods.

Product Integrity Verified Medium confidence Human-reviewed May 5, 2026

Worx Eco PrintingGeneral web source · 58%
United Steelworkers: WorX Printing CooperativeGeneral web source · 58%

4Worx states that one worker, one vote prevails throughout the co-op, including the General Assembly and Board of Directors elections, and that every worker-owner owns an equal share with an equal vote through one-class ownership.

Governance Verified High confidence AI-generated / human-pending May 6, 2026

AI scaffold

Worx Printing: 10 Union Co-op/Mondragon PrinciplesGeneral web source · 58%

5Worx describes itself as worker-owned, worker-operated, worker-governed, unionized, and based on equal worker-owner shares, which routes surplus and control toward worker-members.

Extraction Verified High confidence AI-generated / human-pending May 13, 2026

AI scaffold

Worx Printing Co-op aboutOfficial self-description · 68%
Worx Printing: 10 Union Co-op/Mondragon PrinciplesGeneral web source · 58%

6Worx frames its mission around union labor, worker cooperatives, and changing print-industry labor practice, extending some institutional value beyond current customers.

Solidarity Unemployed Verified High confidence AI-generated / human-pending May 13, 2026

AI scaffold

Worx Printing Co-op aboutOfficial self-description · 68%

7Worx's cooperative principles state one worker, one vote and equal worker-owner shares, binding control and business risk more closely to the people doing the work.

Loss Bearing Fidelity Verified High confidence AI-generated / human-pending May 13, 2026

AI scaffold

Worx Printing: 10 Union Co-op/Mondragon PrinciplesGeneral web source · 58%

8Worx sells print, design, mail, and promotional products through a union cooperative model rather than an ordinary low-bid contractor model.

Market Conduct Verified High confidence AI-generated / human-pending May 13, 2026

AI scaffold

Worx Printing Co-op aboutOfficial self-description · 68%

9Worx's public materials show a worker-owned union printing cooperative whose scale remains small and governance-bound rather than expanded through investor-controlled franchising.

Scale Integrity Verified Medium confidence AI-generated / human-pending May 13, 2026

AI scaffold

Worx Printing Co-op aboutOfficial self-description · 68%
Worx Printing: 10 Union Co-op/Mondragon PrinciplesGeneral web source · 58%

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May 6, 2026 at 3:59 AM UTC ai-scaffolding source-check-correction

Checked Worx official site and corrected structure metadata to Worker cooperative; added one-worker-one-vote governance claim and raised tentative governance axis from 9 to 10.

May 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC ai-scaffolding toxic-products-assessment

Added tentative AI-generated Toxic Products penalty 0 and directory value for current toxic, addictive, pesticide, livestock, chemical, or consumer-safety product exposure.

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