Glad Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“And I am glad to know that there is a system of labor - where the laborer can strike if he wants to! I would to God that such a system prevailed all over the world.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the 1864 Republican National Convention, 1864
Lincoln expresses hope for a universal right to strike, seeing it as a safeguard for workers.
In simple terms: Workers should have the right to strike everywhere.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for labor rights globally.
Themes
labor rights
democracy
justice
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- union negotiations
- policy advocacy
- international labor standards
- workers' protests
Key Concepts
collective bargaining
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How would universal strike rights affect economic stability?
- What safeguards are needed for responsible striking?
A Different Perspective
Not all societies have legal frameworks to support strikes safely.
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