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“Organized labor still has privileges and legal immunities that even kings and governments lost years ago.” quote by Roscoe Pound
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“Organized labor still has privileges and legal immunities that even kings and governments lost years ago.”

Roscoe Pound

About This Quote

Source Book: The Spirit of the Common Law, 1921

Notes that organized labor enjoys legal protections and privileges that even monarchs and governments have lost.

In simple terms: Labor has special legal immunities.

Key Takeaway

Consider the balance of power in labor law.

Themes

law labor rights history politics

Mood

critical analytical

Type

legal historical

When to use this quote

  • policy reform
  • labor negotiations
  • government legislation

Key Concepts

legal immunity power dynamics historical comparison

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should labor enjoy unique immunities?
  • How do these privileges affect fairness?
A Different Perspective

Legal privileges can create inequities.

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