For many Quebeckers, self-management is synonymous with "Tricofil". Although this event had its ups and downs, Tricofil was not Quebec's first encounter with self-management. There were more positive antecedents : forestry co-operatives; the Harpell printing co-op; the J.A.L. But today, self-management is increasingly popular. Since the early '80s, self-managed enterprises have been rapidly developing. In response to this increase, the Fédération québécoise des coopératives de travail was founded in September of 1985. How can these co-operatives respond to our needs and expectations? How do they work? What real impact do they have on the Quebec economy? This documentary attempts to answer some of these questions.