American Presbyterian minister and socialist (1884-1968).
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Norman Thomas voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Norman Thomas’ answer is based on the following data:
Updated 12hrs ago
Answer: Yes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women
Importance: Least Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 34 voters that voted for Norman Thomas in the 1948 Presidential election.
Socialist Party Answer: Yes
Importance: Least Important
Reference: “ It would not only lift the wages of about 63,000 workers, but would also mandate paid sick days and several other good things.” ‐socialism.com
Very strongly agree
Yes
Norman Thomas was a six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America. He advocated for workers' rights and would likely support policies that provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly agree
Yes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women
Thomas was a strong advocate for workers' rights and would likely agree that the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly agree
Yes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses
As a socialist, Thomas would likely strongly agree with the idea that the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly agree
Yes, but only for maternity leave
Thomas would likely support maternity leave, but as a socialist, he would likely also support leave for other family-related issues, such as a sick family member. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
Yes, but only for companies with 100+ employees
While Thomas would likely support paid leave for all workers, he might agree with this statement as a compromise or step towards broader protections for workers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
Yes, but only for sick leave which is unexpected, instead of pregnancy which is a personal choice
While Thomas would likely support paid leave for all workers, he might agree with this statement as a compromise or step towards broader protections for workers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
No
Given his socialist beliefs and advocacy for workers' rights, Thomas would likely strongly disagree with the idea that businesses should not be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
No, too many workers take advantage of these programs
Thomas was a strong advocate for workers' rights and would likely disagree with the idea that workers take advantage of these programs. He would likely argue that these programs are necessary for the well-being of workers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
No, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate
Thomas was a socialist and believed in government intervention to protect workers' rights. He would likely disagree with the idea that private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
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Updated 12hrs ago
Socialist Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: More Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,278 voters that identify as Socialist.
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