Read their reasons below and learn more about co-operative values!
Caisse Financial Group does not endorse nor is responsible for the interpretation of the reasons submitted.
What I love about the co-operative movement is…
That it is owned by the people of the community and is working for the benefit of the same people.
– Victoria B.
I choose to work at a Co-operative because…
No matter who you are, everyone has the right to equal opportunities to acheive their dreams.
– Claudine T.
A co-operative value:
Voluntary and Open Membership.
What I love about the co-operative movement…
Is that it supports our local activities.
– Mona A.
I am grateful to be part of the co-operative movement because…
We all share a common goal, the love and growth of our community.
– Lorraine T.
A co-operative value:
Democratic Member Control.
What I love about the co-operative movement…
Is that we work for the good of our members.
– Annette B.
I choose to work at a Co-operative because…
My motto is sharing and caring is good for the soul.
– Lisette L.
I am grateful to be part of the co-operative movement because…
It protects and safeguards the economic interests of its members.
– Christeen P.
What I love about the co-operative movement…
It is a local business, by us, for everone here in Canada and around the world that delivers services and benefits to its members.
Raymond B.
I choose to work at a Co-operative because…
We have a Caisse giving back locally.
– Paulette L.
I am grateful to be part of the co-operative movement because…
I am proud to be part of an organization that gives back to the community.
– Sylvie C.
A co-operative value:
Member Economic Participation.
What I love about the co-operative movement…
Is knowing that supporting local means being a part of helping give back to your community!
– Nadine D.
I am grateful to be part of the co-operative movement because…
Above all, it is an organization that mobilizes groups of people to take advantage of affordable products and services.
– Raymond B.
A co-operative value:
Autonomy and Independence.
I choose to work at a Co-operative because…
Our ultimate goal is to support the financial health of our members and support the communities that we serve. When we succeed in doing this, it gives me a sense of accomplishment and the confirmation that we are doing some good things.
– Joël R.
What I love about the co-operative movement…
Is that it is indeed a movement that engages a variety of cooperatives in a spirit of mutual help and sharing in good times and bad, whether at the local, national or even more impressive, at the international level. .
– Mariette J.
What I love about the co-operative movement is…
I like the core principles that are to value and support employees, members and communities.
– Bernard M.
What I love about the co-operative movement…
That it is member owned and everyone has an equal say.
– Christeen P.
What I love about the co-operative movement…
Is that the member (user of service) is the owner and benefits from the business’ activity versus a third party taking the profit. Any activities supported by the co-operative are in the community of the members.
– Victoria B.
I choose to work at a Co-operative because…
It is a privilege to serve our Members and to be able to take care of their financial needs, not only for daily transactions but also for offering long terms services such as term deposits, mortgages etc. I am proud to be part of this member driven organization.
– Margaret B.
A co-operative value:
Education, Training and Information.
I choose to work at a Co-operative because…
Serving our members is placed above profit.
– Sarah C.
I am grateful to be part of the Co-op movement because…
We are members, not clients!
– Paulette A.
A co-operative value:
Co-operation among Co-operatives.
What I love about the co-operative movement…
Is that we think of our members like family and friends and not numbers.
– Marlene B.
What I love about the co-operative movement is…
Is the fact that every member has a say and every member is equally important.
– Doris T.
I choose to work at a Co-operative because…
everyone has a face…
– Jodi D.
I choose to work at a Co-operative because…
It is a pleasure to participate and provide services to individuals who care about the development of their communities for the greater good and to improve our local economy and society.
– Raymond B.
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A co-operative value:
Concern for Community.
