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The quote argues that if the economy is brought under more public ownership, it should be organized so workers have greater say over how their workplaces are run. It emphasizes control and participation, not just ownership in name. The point is that ownership should lead to real workplace democracy.
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Originally said in English.
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About Owen Jones
English newspaper columnist and left-wing political activist
Owen Jones is an English newspaper columnist, author, and left-wing political activist. He writes for The Guardian and has also contributed to the New Statesman, Tribune, and The National; he previously wrote a column for The Independent. He is known for political commentary and campaigning, and for his regular online series, The Owen Jones Show and The Owen Jones Podcast. His work is closely associated with left-wing politics and public debate in Britain.
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