Degrees Quote by James Larkin
“A mutual arrangement, I repeat, is the only satisfactory medium whereby the present system can be carried on with any degree of satisfaction, and in such an arrangement the employers have more to gain than the workers.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: "Labor Relations and Mutual Arrangements", 1912
A mutually beneficial agreement is the only satisfactory way to sustain the system, favoring employers more than workers.
In simple terms: Mutual agreements favor employers over workers.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for fair labor contracts.
Themes
labor
economics
mutual benefit
power dynamics
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- union negotiations
- policy reform
- employment law
Key Concepts
collective bargaining
industrial relations
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workers gain equal benefit?
- What reforms ensure mutual satisfaction?
A Different Perspective
Employer advantage may persist.
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