The life of the union depends upon more people getting to share the limelight, because with the limelight also comes responsibility and with the responsibility comes a little sharing of the load. There isn't enough money to organize poor people. There never is enough money to organize anyone. If you put it on the basis of money, you're not going to succeed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Unions succeed when many people share responsibility and leadership, not just money. Financial support alone is not enough.
- In plain terms
- Share the work and leadership to succeed.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared responsibility is key.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who shares the load?
- Is money the most important resource?
Another view
Money is still necessary for operations.
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