Management Quote by Noam Chomsky
““A sit-down strike is just one step short of saying, “Look, instead of sitting down, we’ll run this place. We don’t need owners and managers.” That’s huge. That could be done in Detroit and in other places that are being closed down.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Media and Power, 2018
Workers can seize control by refusing to work under oppressive owners, turning protest into direct management.
In simple terms: Strikes can become self‑management.
Key Takeaway
Explore collective ownership models.
Themes
labor
activism
direct action
self‑management
economics
Mood
inspirational
radical
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- union negotiations
- factory takeovers
- community enterprises
Key Concepts
anarchism
co‑ops
industrial democracy
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles prevent workers from self‑managing?
- How can communities support such transitions?
A Different Perspective
Requires broad solidarity and resources.
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