Accepting Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
“Faced with such insecurity, labor unions seek a solution in demands for higher wages, shorter hours, pensions, and such things. But this approach takes monopolistic capitalism for granted, and accepts the unnatural division between property and responsibility as permanent. A much more radical solution is apt to come, and this may take either of two forms.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Social Justice and Labor, 1960
Critiques unions’ incremental demands as accepting capitalist structures, urging more radical systemic change.
In simple terms: Union reforms often accept the status quo; deeper change needed.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for systemic economic transformation.
Themes
labor
economics
justice
capitalism
reform
Mood
hopeful
urgent
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- union negotiations
- policy advocacy
- grassroots organizing
Key Concepts
structural change
workers’ rights
economic democracy
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives to capitalism could address labor insecurity?
- How can workers organize for systemic change?
A Different Perspective
Radical change may face strong political resistance.
