Quote by Frances O'Grady

I came from a family where joining a union was the expected thing to do. I've always believed that the relationship between an employer and an individual worker is fundamentally unequal.

I came from a family where joining a union was the expected

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker grew up in a household where being part of a labor union was the norm. It implies that the individual holds the belief that the employer-worker dynamic is inherently imbalanced, with the employer having more power and authority than the individual worker. This statement potentially reflects the speaker's perspective on the importance of collective bargaining and organized labor in addressing this power disparity and advocating for workers' rights and fair treatment.

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By Frances O'Grady

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