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“If the adjustment made by a court can be accepted or not, it will be refused whenever the men can gain more by continuing the strike, with whatever of violence that involves.” quote by John Bates Clark
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“If the adjustment made by a court can be accepted or not, it will be refused whenever the men can gain more by continuing the strike, with whatever of violence that involves.”

John Bates Clark

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A court's settlement will be rejected if striking workers can achieve greater gains by persisting, regardless of violence involved.

In simple terms: Courts reject settlements when strikes can win more.

Key Takeaway

Consider the strategic value of continued action.

Themes

labor law strategy conflict violence

Mood

tense analytical

Type

legal political

When to use this quote

  • union negotiations
  • industrial disputes
  • political protests

Key Concepts

collective bargaining game theory power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is the potential gain worth the risk of violence?
  • How do courts balance legal authority and worker power?
A Different Perspective

If violence escalates, courts may intervene regardless of strategic gain.

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