The laboring classes constitute the main part of our population. They should be protected in their efforts peaceably to assert their rights when endangered by aggregated capital, and all statutes on this subject should recognize the care of the State for honest toil, and be framed with a view of improving the condition of the workingman.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cleveland states that workers make up most people and deserve legal protection from powerful capital.
- In plain terms
- Laws should help workers against big money since they are most of the population.
- What can you take from it?
- State must prioritize worker protection in law.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What laws protect workers now?
- How does capital influence law?
Another view
It assumes capital will always oppose labor interests.
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