Capitalism Quote by Bernard Crick
“Factory workers are not working for capitalism, they are working for a living wage.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Labor Rights Forum, 1990
Workers seek wages that meet basic needs, not to support abstract economic systems.
In simple terms: People work for survival, not ideology.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for fair wages.
Themes
labor
economics
social justice
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- union negotiations
- policy advocacy
- community organizing
Key Concepts
living wage
capitalism critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do wages affect dignity?
- What balances profit and fairness?
A Different Perspective
Wage policies also depend on market forces and employer constraints.
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