Studied Sociologist of Everyday Life

A lay-off means change and a reduced standard of living. It also means freedom to fight an unjust system that allows billions to be made while others starve. Despite the marginal social status of unemployed workers, their unemployment becomes an important problem for the government; the unemployed pose a domestic political danger as they enhance disquieting moments of civil unrest. Laid-off workers can be organized to fight back against inequality and injustice.