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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

  • labor organizing
  • union drives
  • negotiation

Putting it to work

  • organize workers
  • build collective power
  • challenge growers

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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