Hurricane katrina Quote by George Miller
“The administration is using the devastation of Hurricane Katrina to cut the wages of people desperately trying to rebuild their lives and their communities.”
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.
Guard against opportunistic policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- construction
- community aid
- government budgeting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect workers after crises?
- How can communities resist exploitative policies?
Wage cuts may worsen recovery.