The cooperative provides a sense of liberation for members. “The organization concerns itself with improving the organization, not managing individuals,” explains Hernandez. The organization’s concerns center around the betterment of the cooperative, not the productivity of individuals. Unlike the factory where she worked, Beyond Care does not focus on constant scrutiny of employees. Rather, the business improves itself by developing infrastructure and opportunities for employees. As a group, then, they put energy into marketing, training and other support for all the worker-owners that make up the cooperative. The employees are expected to do good work, but they are, to a large extent, expected to take on that responsibility themselves. They are also expected to put work into the cooperative through monthly meetings and constant quality improvement.