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“Workers know first-hand how corporate capture of government is undermining their rights and freedoms as citizens.” quote by Sharan Burrow
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“Workers know first-hand how corporate capture of government is undermining their rights and freedoms as citizens.”

Sharan Burrow

About This Quote

Source Speech: International Labor Conference, 2019

Corporate influence over government threatens citizens’ rights and freedoms, as experienced by workers.

In simple terms: Corporate capture endangers rights.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for transparency and protect democratic processes.

Themes

politics rights corporate power

Mood

determined urgent

Type

activist political

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • policy making
  • union organizing
  • community activism

Key Concepts

democracy labor rights government accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can workers effectively resist corporate capture?
  • What reforms strengthen citizen freedoms?
A Different Perspective

Change can be slow and face strong opposition.

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