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Bank on Owen
Published by Dave Scott on Mar 17, 2010
1017 Signatures 
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Target: Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of Scotland, Clydesdale Bank
Region: GLOBAL
Web site: http://www.robert-owen.com
Background (Preamble):
This petition aims to highlight the achievements of Robert Owen by campaigning to have him commemorated on Scottish banknotes in time for the International Year of the Co-operative in 2012.
Robert Owen is respected across the globe for embodying the principle of co-operation, and for putting people before profit.
He should also be recognised for his contribution to the development of the New Lanark community, a pioneering model of good working relations which remains an enduring example to society.
For further information about Robert Owen, visit www.robert-owen.com
If you are a member of facebook, you can also sign up to our facebook group 'Bank on Owen'.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Robert Owen is respected across the globe for embodying the principle of co-operation, and for putting people before profit.
He should also be recognised for his contribution to the development of the New Lanark community, a pioneering model of good working relations which remains an enduring example to society.
For further information about Robert Owen, visit www.robert-owen.com
If you are a member of facebook, you can also sign up to our facebook group 'Bank on Owen'.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Petition:
We, the undersigned, call on Scottish banks to recognise the achievements of Robert Owen by commemorating him on a banknote.
The Bank on Owen petition to Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of Scotland, Clydesdale Bank was written by Dave Scott and is in the category Culture at GoPetition. Contact author here. Petition tags: robert owen, co-operatives, banks, banknotes
