Ask Quote by Noam Chomsky
“If workers are more insecure, that's very 'healthy' for the society, because if workers are insecure, they won't ask for wages, they won't go on strike, they won't call for benefits; they'll serve the masters gladly and passively. And that's optimal for corporations' economic health.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “Media and Power”, 1999
Insecurity among workers benefits corporations by suppressing demands for better wages or conditions.
In simple terms: Worker insecurity helps corporations.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for worker empowerment.
Themes
economics
labor rights
power dynamics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- union organizing
- policy reform
- collective bargaining
Key Concepts
capitalism
class struggle
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workers build collective strength?
- What policies protect worker rights?
A Different Perspective
Workers may also find security through solidarity.
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