Confidence Quote by Jan Schakowsky
“From its onset, the labor movement has been at the forefront of the fight to improve working conditions and workplace safety. At the local level, knowing their union has their back gives workers the confidence and support they need to stand up and report harassment, poor working conditions, or workplace safety violations.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Remarks on Labor Rights, 2022
Labor unions empower workers by providing collective support, encouraging reporting of hazards and harassment, and driving safety improvements.
In simple terms: Unions give workers confidence to report unsafe conditions.
Key Takeaway
Leverage union support to address workplace issues.
Themes
workers rights
workplace safety
collective action
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- Reporting harassment
- improving safety standards
- negotiating better conditions
- organizing workplace committees
- engaging management on safety
Key Concepts
Labor law
union solidarity
employee advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does union backing change a worker’s willingness to speak up?
- What barriers exist to effective union-led safety advocacy?
A Different Perspective
Union influence varies by region and may face employer resistance.
