> All these workers could set up cooperatives and work for / own them instead. And some people do that (modulo creating coops), just not middle-class people. N

> All these workers could set up cooperatives and work for / own them instead. And some people do that (modulo creating coops), just not middle-class people. No-one without a decent cushion would be able to risk it. Especially with health care being tied to employment.