The original idea.
It seems that originally the fruits of productivity gains would be shared with the workforce. We were going to have increases in pay, shorter work weeks, longer vacations, and better benefits.
It's turned out that productive increases work AGAINST the work force.
Reminds me of what happens when a larger passenger plane is rolled out. It's explained that passengers will have more room, the seats will be cheaper, there will be a lounge and exercise area, it will be great because economies of size and better technology will allow this great machine to benefit everyone.
As we know they just cram more people into them.