Believe Quote by Michael Yates
“I still believe that workers must be the basic force which must organize and eventually transform society (along with peasants in poor countries). This is because they are the source of the profits which make capitalism what it is. They can shut the system down, and at the same time they possess the unique knowledge needed to make it work in everyone's interests.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Workers as the Basic Force” by Michael Yates, 2020
Workers hold the power to reshape society because they generate profits and possess essential knowledge to reorganize the system for collective benefit.
In simple terms: Workers can transform society.
Key Takeaway
Support worker empowerment.
Themes
labor
economics
social change
knowledge
Mood
analytical
optimistic
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- union organizing
- policy reform
- community planning
Key Concepts
class struggle
economic democracy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workers’ knowledge be harnessed?
- What obstacles block worker‑led transformation?
A Different Perspective
Requires coordinated action across sectors.
