Age Quote by Michael Moore
“I went without health insurance until 'Roger & Me,' basically - from about age 20 till about age 35. With 'Roger & Me,' I joined the Directors Guild and the Writers Guild, and since then I've had excellent health care managed by the union.”
About This Quote
Source Documentary: Roger & Me, 1989
He lacked health insurance until union membership through filmmaking gave him coverage.
In simple terms: Union jobs gave him health care.
Key Takeaway
Consider union benefits for health security.
Themes
healthcare
labor
unionism
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
analytical
activist
When to use this quote
- career choices
- union membership
- health policy
Key Concepts
insurance
collective bargaining
employment rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the pros and cons of relying on unions for health benefits?
- How can non‑union workers obtain similar coverage?
A Different Perspective
Union coverage may not guarantee quality care for all.
