Bargains Quote by George Meany
“It is impossible to bargain collectively with the government.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: AFL‑CIO Convention, 1971
Collective bargaining is ineffective when the government refuses to negotiate, limiting workers’ power.
In simple terms: Government resists collective bargaining.
Key Takeaway
Find alternative advocacy strategies.
Themes
labor
politics
collective action
Mood
determined
critical
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- union organizing
- political lobbying
- legal challenges
Key Concepts
bargaining power
government policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist when bargaining fails?
- How can workers maintain leverage?
A Different Perspective
Government may use legal tactics to undermine unions.
