In the News

The Dallas Morning News reports on a contract proposal that would double the profit sharing payout to American’s mechanics and maintenance workers, quoting Joseph Blasi of the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing.

Yahoo Finance (Australia) reports on Southwest Airlines’ $667 million profit sharing payout, quoting Joseph Blasi of the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing.

Bloomberg Businessweek reports on a sharp increase in the number of worker-owned companies, quoting Joseph Blasi of the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing.

Stateline, a publication of The Pew Charitable Trusts, reports on the latest efforts in Colorado and Massachusetts, quoting Joseph Blasi of the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing and Mike Slott. The Bristol Herald Courier, Omaha World-Herald and other publications republish the story.

Fifty by Fifty publishes a summary of the Mid-Year Workshop in Honor of Louis O. Kelso, hosted by the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing.

CNN Business reports on the airline’s record $1.6 billion profit sharing distribution, quoting Joseph Blasi of the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing.

Nonprofit Quarterly publishes an op-ed, citing research by the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing.

CNN interviews the well-known designer about her company’s employee stock ownership plan, citing research by the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing.

Fifty by Fifty reports Christopher Mackin, a research fellow in the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing, proposes creating the Employee Equity Loan Program.

Marketplace interviews Joseph Blasi of the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing about New Belgium Brewery’s decision to sell the business.