Labor unions often object, however, to such “paternalistic” legislation on the ground that voluntary combinations to ensure collective bargaining is better for those concerned than action taken without the active participation of laborers.
Dewey critiques the paternalistic approach to labor legislation, advocating for the active participation of workers.
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