About Buildup Cooperative
Our Mission
Buildup Cooperative is a Nevada non-profit organization dedicated to empowering workers and reforming outdated labor laws that no longer serve today’s workforce. We believe in the power of collective action to create meaningful change in how labor is valued, protected, and respected across America.
Our Story
Founded in 2023 in Nevada, Buildup Cooperative emerged from a recognition that America’s labor laws have failed to evolve with the changing nature of work. Our founder, Randell S. Hynes, established the organization with a vision to create a movement that would give workers a stronger collective voice in shaping their economic future.
The cooperative’s activities were temporarily placed on hold while Mr. Hynes served as the Nevada Campaign Manager for Team Kennedy, demonstrating our deep commitment to civic engagement and political action that aligns with our values.
Following an unexpected transition—when Mr. Hynes was laid off from his 11-year remote position at Ensono—Buildup Cooperative’s mission took on renewed urgency and personal significance. This experience reinforced our understanding of the vulnerabilities workers face in today’s economy, regardless of their tenure or dedication, and accelerated our commitment to building a more equitable labor landscape.
What We Stand For
At Buildup Cooperative, we stand for:
- Dignity at Work for All: Ensuring every worker is treated with respect and fairness
- Modern Labor Protections: Advocating for laws that reflect today’s work realities
- Collective Power: Building a war chest through small individual contributions to fund meaningful advocacy and legal action
- Worker Unity: Bringing together workers across industries to amplify their collective voice
- Systemic Reform: Challenging outdated classifications and regulations that undermine worker security
Our Approach
Buildup Cooperative takes a multi-faceted approach to creating change:
- Research and Education: Documenting how archaic labor laws have silenced the collective worker’s voice and contributed to economic insecurity
- Community Building: Creating spaces for workers to share experiences and build solidarity
- Strategic Advocacy: Developing targeted campaigns to reform specific aspects of labor law
- Legal Action: Supporting efforts to challenge worker misclassification and other exploitative practices
- Policy Development: Collaborating with experts to craft modern labor policies that protect all workers
Join Our Movement
The challenges facing today’s workers weren’t created by choice—they’re the reluctant result of a system that has failed to adapt. But together, we can build something better.
Whether you’re a remote worker concerned about job security, someone navigating the complexities of independent contracting, or simply a person who believes in the dignity of work, there’s a place for you in our movement.
Join us as we work to ensure that labor laws serve the people they were meant to protect, and that every worker has a voice in shaping their economic future.
Buildup Cooperative is a registered 501(c) non-profit organization based in Nevada. For more information about our work or how to get involved, please contact us.
“Workers United, Laws Reformed”