American workers Quote by Lane Kirkland
“The skills and productivity of American Workers, not to mention the taxes they pay, are the greatest economic resource our country has. To condemn large numbers of them to unemployment, to deprive the Treasury of their tax contributions and to force them to live on unemployment at public expense is the most expensive luxury any society ever chose to buy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Labor Union Address, 1970s
Workers’ taxes and productivity are vital national assets; mass unemployment harms both individuals and public finances, making it a costly societal choice.
In simple terms: Workers are an economic resource; unemployment is expensive for society.
Key Takeaway
Protect jobs to sustain economic health.
Themes
economics
labor
public policy
taxation
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- employment programs
- tax reform
- budget planning
Key Concepts
macroeconomics
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance job protection with economic efficiency?
- What policies best support both workers and the treasury?
A Different Perspective
Short-term solutions may ignore long-term structural issues.
