Phat writes:
If they can't part with their precious money, it should be taken from them.
That's a second-hand solution: let them steal the money and then take it back. They should be prevented from stealing the money in the first place.
The workers should be able to take control of their workplace, if necessary - with or without compensation to the original "owners".
That is a fairly extreme position but one that would cause less pain in the long run.