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“It's a false choice to say we either have job safety or job growth. It's a false choice to suggest that the only way for a business to survive is to make sure workers have low wages and little or no benefits. There are ample models across this country where we've demonstrated the contrary.” quote by Tom Perez
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“It's a false choice to say we either have job safety or job growth. It's a false choice to suggest that the only way for a business to survive is to make sure workers have low wages and little or no benefits. There are ample models across this country where we've demonstrated the contrary.”

Tom Perez

About This Quote

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

Job security and growth are not mutually exclusive; fair wages and benefits can coexist with thriving businesses.

In simple terms: Fair work and business success can go together.

Key Takeaway

Support policies that balance wages and growth.

Themes

economics labor rights business ethics

Mood

optimistic pragmatic

Type

policy inspirational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • corporate strategy
  • union negotiations

Key Concepts

fair wages benefits sustainable growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What models show success without low wages?
  • How can businesses profit while paying fair wages?
A Different Perspective

Businesses may face short‑term cost increases.

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