Workers face disciplinary actions for exercising their basic rights from "summary" of Private Government by Elizabeth Anderson
In the workplace, the power dynamics between employers and employees often result in workers facing disciplinary actions for simply exercising their basic rights. This control exerted by employers over their employees is akin to that of a government, dictating rules and regulations without accountability or democracy. When workers attempt to stand up for themselves or voice their concerns, they are met with retribution in the form of punishment or termination. This oppressive environment leads to a lack of freedom and autonomy for workers, stifling any sense of individual agency within the organization. Employers hold a disproportionate amount of p...
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