Adjustment Quote by Scott Walker
“Well, we’re going to start in a couple weeks with our budget adjustment bill. The first step is we’re going to deal with collective bargaining for all public employee unions, because you use divide and conquer.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Wisconsin State Budget Proposal, 2015
Dividing groups weakens collective power, so addressing labor negotiations together strengthens bargaining.
In simple terms: Divide and conquer weakens; unite to strengthen.
Key Takeaway
Promote unity in negotiations.
Themes
politics
labor
strategy
Mood
analytical
strategic
Type
political
advice
When to use this quote
- public sector unions
- budget planning
- policy debates
- political campaigns
Key Concepts
collective bargaining
political tactics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we build solidarity across diverse groups?
- What tactics counter divide‑and‑conquer strategies?
A Different Perspective
Opposition may resist unified approaches.
