Conservatives on Work

What do Conservatives consider the nature of work to be?

• Work is honourable and fulfilling when performed within the ‘natural order’.

• Individualism and materialism have alienated workers and eroded the community bonds necessary for social order.

• ‘State corporatism’ should be imposed to mediate struggles between workers and owners.

• Restrictions should be placed on international trade to protect workers.

How do Conservatives consider the organisation of work?

• Humans are endowed with natural differences in ability - hierarchy is functional in serving social order.

• Authority is essential, providing predictability and stability. Otherwise, social relations degenerate into ‘mass deference’ or a struggle for dominance.

• Role models are essential, as much of human development is based on mimicry.

• Industrialisation and liberalism have generated concentrations of power inconsistent with the natural order, where the desire for wealth transforms society into a ‘free-for-all’. Individuals are averse to self-discipline, loyalty, and commitment.

What do Conservatives consider the role of unions to be?

• Unions disrupt the natural order by challenging the authority of managers, but can grant workers a sense of unity and purpose.

• Labour unions can play a role as other intermediate institutions do, creating communities and integrating individuals into social groups.

• Conservative labour unions can work cooperatively with business.

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