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4) Cesar Chavez
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The story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. He inspired millions of Americans who never worked on a farm to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's...
5) Cesar Chavez
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"Describes the life and work of labor leader and organizer Cesar Chavez"--Provided by the publisher.
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"Cesar Chavez dedicated his life to helping American farmworkers. As a child growing up in California during the Great Depression, he picked produce with his family. Cesar saw firsthand how unfairly workers were treated. As an adult, he organized farmworkers into unions and argued for better pay and fair working conditions. He was jailed for his efforts, but he never stopped urging people to stand up for their rights."--Amazon.com.
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In 1962, Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), which merged with another organization in 1966 to become the United Farm Workers (UFW). The UFW aimed to increase wages for agricultural workers. In 1970, the UFW began offering medical benefits to its members. The plan was named after UFW supporter Robert F. Kennedy.
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The United Farm Workers (UFW) was formed through the merger of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC) and the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) in 1966, in order to fight for the rights of agricultural workers in California. In 1965, AWOC had begun a strike against the grape-growing industry, with NFWA then joined. The strike, which lasted for five years, attracted the attention of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
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Something special happened when Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez met. Together, they fought for the rights of countless farmworkers. Side by side, inspiring hope, they changed history.
Algo especial sucedió cuando Dolores Huerta y César Chávez se conocieron. Ellos lucharon juntos por los derechos de los campesinos. Lado a lado cultivaron esperanza, cambiando el curso de la historia.
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Presents a brief biography of Cesar Chavez, describing the life and accomplishments of the Mexican American labor leader who founded the United Farm Workers union to promote better wages and working conditions for migrants and other farm workers. Includes photographs.
19) Dolores Huerta
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Learn about the life of this outstanding American labor leader.