Agents Quote by Peter S. Grosscup
“The paramount problem... is how to make this new form of property ownership a workable agent toward repeopleizing the proprietorship of the country's industries. Open to the wage-earner of the country the road to proprietorship... not as a gratuity, but as their proper allotment out of the combined forces that have made the enterprise successful.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Labor Party Conference, United Kingdom, 1945
The quote argues that ownership of industry should be transferred to workers, not as charity but as a rightful share of collective effort.
In simple terms: Give workers real ownership of industry.
Key Takeaway
Treat workers as rightful owners.
Themes
economics
labor rights
socialism
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- union negotiations
- government policy
- co‑ops
- employee stock ownership plans
Key Concepts
collective ownership
industrial democracy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can worker ownership be structured without harming productivity?
- What safeguards ensure fair distribution?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may face resistance from existing owners and capitalists.
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