There is power, there is power in a band of working men, when they stand, hand in hand. That's a power, that's a power that must rule in every land - One Industrial Union Grand.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Unity among workers creates immense power that should govern society through industrial organization.
- In plain terms
- Workers united together hold great power that should control every nation.
- What can you take from it?
- Solidarity among laborers is a force for societal change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What holds a group of workers together?
- How does unity change individual power?
Another view
It overlooks potential internal conflicts within large groups.
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