Buy Labour Quote by Alan Paton
““Therefore let us sell our labour for what it is worth. And if an industry cannot buy our labour, let that industry die. But let us not sell our labour cheap to keep an industry alive.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton, 1948
Workers should receive fair compensation; if an industry cannot afford it, it should cease to exist.
In simple terms: Fair pay or let the industry die.
Key Takeaway
Demand just wages.
Themes
labor rights
economics
justice
Mood
determined
critical
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- negotiations
- union organizing
- policy reform
- business sustainability
Key Concepts
fair compensation
market forces
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the balance between fair wages and economic viability?
- How can societies protect workers without destroying industries?
A Different Perspective
If wages rise too high, businesses may collapse, harming workers.
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