Articles Quote by Samuel Gompers
“The labor of a human being is not a commodity or article of commerce.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Labor Congress, 1905, address on workers’ rights
Labor is a human activity, not a tradable commodity
In simple terms: People’s work isn’t a product to be bought
Key Takeaway
Respect labor as human endeavor
Themes
labor rights
human dignity
economics
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- union negotiations
- workplace ethics
Key Concepts
marxism
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect labor from commodification?
- What policies reinforce labor’s human value?
A Different Perspective
Market forces may still treat labor as a commodity
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