Cooperativismo em crise: o caso da Cooperativa Tritícola Samborjense Limitada (COTRISAL)

Abstract

This paper will address the cooperative's relationship with the economic and social development, especially in São Borja. Impact data were collected from the existence of unions, beginning a regional analysis and subsequently passing the local level. For these analyzes were sought theoretical references in the social sciences, with respect to the scenario of political science. Will present the historical trajectory and the current process of self-assessment of the Cooperative Tritícola Samborjense Limited - COTRISAL - located in the municipality of West Frontier of Rio Grande do Sul and it is one of the state's agricultural production centers, having been recognized, among other titles, such as "Capital of Linen". They identify factors that led to reverse the current situation, evaluating and presenting performance COTRISAL since its founding. To this end, there was a case study grounded in data that has been acquired through a historical and institutional review. In addition, the proposed work will be the presentation of graphs and tables illustrating the importance of Cotrisal for social and economic development of San Borja, during its operation period. Other data presented deal with the critical economic situation currently experienced by the entity and the relationship of the associates with the moment. Finally, it is an analysis of setpoints and error evidenced during the existence of Cotrisal.