Help Launch Colorado’s First CNA Worker-Owned Cooperative

Better pay. Real support. True ownership.

We’re building a CNA worker-owned cooperative in the Denver Metro Area — and it starts with a powerful leadership committee made up of CNAs like you.

If you’re a Certified Nursing Assistant who’s tired of low wages, burnout, and feeling undervalued — you’re not alone. This new cooperative is a chance to change the game. Together, we’re building a supportive, worker-led model that centers your voice, strengthens your community, and puts real power and profit into your hands. Now is the time to co-create a future where caregiving is respected, sustainable, and led by those who do the work.

What is a CNA Worker-Owned Cooperative?

A worker-owned cooperative is a business that’s owned and governed by the workers themselves. That means you have a voice in decisions, you share in the profits, and you are supported as both a care provider and a person.

In a CNA worker-owned co-op, you’ll find:

• A community of CNAs who support each other
• Flexible schedules that work for your life
• Higher wages and shared profits
• Training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities

This isn’t just a job — it’s a pathway to long-term stability, ownership, and respect.

Why This Matters?

CNA work is meaningful — but it’s also undervalued, underpaid, and emotionally demanding. The turnover rate for CNAs is over 65% nationally.

Worker-owned cooperatives are changing that.

In CNA co-ops around the country:

• Members earn an average of $0.54 more per hour
• Turnover rates drop to around 36%
• Workers have real input into decisions that affect their jobs and lives

You deserve more. This co-op is a step toward that.

What We’re Building Together

WDC is forming a Leadership Committee to help design the cooperative from the ground up. This committee will include CNAs, trainers, and community partners.

As a committee member, you’ll help shape:

• The mission and vision of the co-op
• What benefits members receive (like training, childcare, sick leave)
• What responsibilities come with ownership
• How decisions are made and what structure works best

You’ll be at the forefront of something big — and your voice will shape the future.

Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

Who can join?
Any CNA (or someone on the path to becoming one) based in the Denver Metro Area who is passionate about building a better future for caregivers.

Do I need experience?
Nope — whether you’re brand new or have years of experience, your voice matters.

What’s the time commitment?
Committee members will meet regularly over the next few months to help shape the co-op. You’ll also help spread the word and represent CNA voices.

Is this just for home healthcare?
Our first phase is focused on home care, where there’s the most flexibility — but we’re open to growing together.

Get Involved

Ready to help lead this movement?
If you’re a CNA or care worker in the Denver Metro Area and you’re excited about ownership, equity, and transforming the field — we want you on the team.