After fatal attack on owner, Angel Cakes moves forward as worker-led cooperative
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In the wake of tragedy, the team at Angel Cakes bakery chose to forge ahead by transforming into a worker collective, emphasizing community values and worker power.
Claire Tacherra-Morrison noted, 'We shared the responsibility of everything together.' This spirit of collaboration is central to their new ownership model as they navigate the complexities of creating a worker-led business.
Learning alongside their day-to-day operations, the staff embraced the challenges of restructuring their bakery while keeping their focus on cake decoration and community engagement.
The decision to remain open after Jen Angel's tragic death demonstrates the staff's commitment to honoring her memory through a strong, collaborative business model that upholds community ties.
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