Government Quote by Roscoe Pound
“Organized labor still has privileges and legal immunities that even kings and governments lost years ago.”
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.
Consider the balance of power in labor law.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- labor negotiations
- government legislation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should labor enjoy unique immunities?
- How do these privileges affect fairness?
Legal privileges can create inequities.