John L. Lewis: Industrialization

John L. Lewis was American labor leader. Explore interesting quotes on industrialization.

John L. Lewis: 18 quotes0 likes

“Labor is marching toward the goal of industrial democracy and contributing constructively toward a more rational arrangement of our domestic economy.”

Labor and the Nation speech (September 3, 1937)

“The workers of the nation were tired of waiting for corporate industry to right their economic wrongs, to alleviate their social agony and to grant them their political rights. Despairing of fair treatment, they resolved to do something for themselves.”

Labor and the Nation speech (September 3, 1937)

“If there is to be peace in our industrial life, let the employer recognize his obligation to his employees - at least to the degree set forth in existing statutes.”

Labor and the Nation speech (September 3, 1937)

“The organized workers of America, free in their industrial life, conscious partners in production, secure in their homes and enjoying a decent standard of living, will prove the finest bulwark against the intrusion of alien doctrines of government.”

Labor and the Nation speech (September 3, 1937)