The main dividing line is still race. This is the issue that must be focused upon in all working class organizations. Michael Yates More Quotes by Michael Yates More Quotes From Michael Yates Not many academics do labor education. Why not? The need is great. This is where the youth are so important. If faculty were as engaged as young students are in anti sweatshop campaigns, prison campaigns, etc., it would be a good thing. Michael Yates sweatshopsimportantwould-be Racism is the most divisive force in our society, so until it is dealt with we cannot hope for much. Michael Yates our-societyforceracism Without an understanding of the issue of race and a willingness to confront it head on, the working class will not build its strength. Michael Yates issuesraceclass Of course we can talk about the radical potential of youth. But in the U.S. it is still the case that most youth are conservative and not very sympathetic to the working class. Michael Yates conservativeyouthclass You have to consider all workers as your equals and speak matter of factly about things. People do want to understand things and respect you if you know what they do not know. And you have to respect what they know that you do not. Michael Yates matterwantpeople You have to get out in the world and meet folks on their own turf, something which a lot of urban radical intellectuals seldom do. Michael Yates urbanradicalworld Most people in this country, while they might not be happy about things, also are woefully ignorant about many things. Sometimes people can learn, but other times they have to be confronted. Michael Yates ignorantcountrypeople You can't take the view of some of the sectarian parties that hard issues can't be confronted when dealing with workers. If you don't confront these issues, what will ever change? Michael Yates issuespartyviews
