We always believed that the growers weren't that powerful, and I could never subscribe to the theory that the growers were invincible. I realized that the growers appeared to be so powerful simply because the workers had no power. If they could gain some power, the growers wouldn't seen so invincible.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Growers seem invincible only because workers lack power; gaining worker power would diminish the growers perceived dominance.
- In plain terms
- Growers are not invincible; workers just need more power.
- What can you take from it?
- Organize workers to gain power and challenge dominant growers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does power shift?
- What makes growers strong?
Another view
Even with power, workers may face structural economic disadvantages.
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