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“The administration is using the devastation of Hurricane Katrina to cut the wages of people desperately trying to rebuild their lives and their communities.” quote by George Miller
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“The administration is using the devastation of Hurricane Katrina to cut the wages of people desperately trying to rebuild their lives and their communities.”

George Miller

About This Quote

Source Interview: Post‑Katrina Policy Review, 2006

Authorities exploited disaster relief to justify wage cuts for workers rebuilding communities.

In simple terms: Disasters can be used to reduce workers' pay.

Key Takeaway

Guard against opportunistic policies.

Themes

labor disaster response economics

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

social critical

When to use this quote

  • construction
  • community aid
  • government budgeting

Key Concepts

policy manipulation social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards protect workers after crises?
  • How can communities resist exploitative policies?
A Different Perspective

Wage cuts may worsen recovery.

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