The Adventures of Augie March Society and Class Quotes

Augie seems to be making more of an observation here than implying any kind of judgment. He's not the type to get worked up over social injustices, real or perceived. The closest he comes to political involvement is the union work, which he does try to justify to Einhorn, but it's not like he's actually passionate about the rights of the working class.

Augie's the old romantic who would rather be poor with a lover than rich and alone. If he marries, it has to be for love. How romantic.

These clerks fear retaliation from their employers if word gets out that they are interested in organizing for better pay or working conditions. Aren't there laws to protect this sort of thing?