New Economy Coalition
Non-profit · Cambridge, MA
New Economy Coalition
Building a just, sustainable economy
A coalition of 200+ organizations pioneering cooperative ownership, community control, and democratic economic models — with a genuine 32-hour, 4-day work week built in.
About New Economy Coalition
New Economy Coalition is a US-based non-profit founded in 2012 to accelerate the transition toward a solidarity economy — one grounded in cooperative ownership, democratic governance, and community-centered wealth building. Operating from Cambridge, Massachusetts, the organization serves as a connective hub for over 200 member groups working across worker cooperatives, community land trusts, credit unions, and mission-driven local enterprises.
Rather than simply advocating for economic alternatives, New Economy Coalition embodies the principles it champions: from transparent salary structures to a 32-hour work week, the organization is living proof that economic justice starts at home.
Mission & Core Values
The coalition's mission centers on empowering communities, dismantling extractive economic systems, and replacing them with equitable, transparent alternatives that prioritize people over profit. Every organizational decision flows from a shared commitment to:
Work Schedule: 32-Hour Week
New Economy Coalition operates on a genuine four-day, 32-hour work week — full pay, no reduced benefits. This reflects the same principles the coalition advocates publicly: that a sustainable economy includes sustainable work.