In most co-ops, the term "owner" has explicit meaning that is usually very clearly laid out in the bylaws of the organization. The Three Rivers Co-op (a consum

In most co-ops, the term "owner" has explicit meaning that is usually very clearly laid out in the bylaws of the organization. The Three Rivers Co-op (a consumer co-op) publishes their bylaws and explains how it works. Worker co-ops are similarly verbose on this as well. https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/ https://www.threeriversmarket.coop/co-op-membership/