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Contracts Won & Cesar Chavez Speech: Contratos Ganados y Discurso de César Chávez
Included are images of Cesar Chavez and members of the United Farm Workers union. Outlined is an article that details the effects of nonviolent resistance and the power of coming together and fighting for a just cause.
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Damned If You Do and Damned If You Don't: Maldito Si Lo Haces y Maldito Si No Lo Haces
Monsignor George G. Higgins discusses his point of view in regards to the criticism make against clergymen that decided to support the farm workers movement, shares his perspective on the actions of Teamsters union and on the efforts of Cesar Chavez. What follows is a story focused on Emiliano Zapata, a Mexican revolutionary.
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Democracy vs. Paternalism Main Question in Conflict: Democracia vs. Paternalismo Cuestión Principal en Conflicto
George G. Higgins, a clergyman, wrote the following article in which he provides an analysis of the difference between the United Farm Workers union and Teamster union philosophy/approach. Also included are the efforts of Emiliano Zapata, a Mexican revolutionary, who fought to create a just system for the people.
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Events April to June of 1973: Eventos Abril a Junio de 1973
Included are images of events that took place in April through June of 1973. Some the events that took place included letter writing campaigns, Cesar Chavez press conferences, and march dedicated as a reaffirmation to the movement and to support Cesar Chavez last day of a fast.
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How Poisoned Lettuce Affects Workers & Consumers: Cómo Afecta la Lechuga Envenenada a los Trabajadores y Consumidores
The introduction of pesticides benefited growers because it increased their production and profit. However, it was at the cost of farm workers and consumers health. The article includes a detailed analysis of how harmful effects of pesticides, the politics, policies, and laws surrounding harmful chemicals.
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Interview: Arnold Miller: Entrevista con Arnold Miller
Arnold Miller was the president of the United Mine Workers Union (UMW). He demonstrated his support regarding the grape boycott and the members of his union who participated in those efforts. El Malcriado had the honor to interview Mr. Miller. Included are the question the staff asked and his responses to issues the UMW and labor movement faced.
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Labor Movement News & International News: Noticias del Movimiento Laboral y Noticias Internacionales
The fight for improved working conditions was not only seen within the farm workers union. In 1973 about four thousand Shell plant employees declined to renew their contracts. They demanded increased wages and reasonable hours. They OCAW union with the help of environmental organization Sierra Club organized various strikes and boycotts throughout the country to improve the working/living conditions of workers. The article to right focuses on the rise of unemployment and a demand for a minimum wage increase by AFL-CIO. The articles below focuses on international labor news. Spanish workers were arrested for violating the law that prohibited union strikes and unions that were not overseen by the government. Okinawa military base workers demanded a wage increase and better working/living conditions. In Johannesburg, South Africa approximately fifty thousand workers went on strike and economically devastated the economy of Durban, Africa. Lastly, there is an article comparing the economic struggles of farm workers and small farmers in the United States and those is Ireland.
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Miners Overthrow Corrupt Leadership, Nixon Promises Peace but Carries Out Bombing, & Cesar Chavez Condemns Bombing in North Vietnam: Los Mineros Derrotaron a los Líderes del Grupo, Nixon Promete la Paz pero lleva a Cabo un Bombardeo y César Chávez Condena los Bombardeos en Vietnam del Norte
Injustices where not only seen within the farm workers movement, they were seen across industries. President Arnold Miller of United Mine Workers union describes the tragedies that occured in the coal mines and how they fought for better labor contracts and overturned the corrupt leadership. The following article focuses on the United States bombing of Vietnam led by President Nixon. It states that the United States bombed northern Vietnam provinces for four consecutive days. That location consisted of a prisoner of war camp, which held United States soldiers. To the right are letters from Cesar Chavez and Cardinal John Karl denouncing the horrifying tragedies that the United States government inflict on Vietnamese people.
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Navajo Poverty Revealed & Prisoners Fight Dehumanization: La Pobreza Que los Navajo Enfrentan y Los Presos Luchan Contra Acciones Inhumanas
El Malcriado writers bring to light various forms of oppression and inhumane treatment. The writers describe the inhumane treatment of prisoners. In 1973, the Center for the Study and Reduction of Violence at the University of California, Los Angeles decided to conduct a study that focused on the use of "psychosurgery" on prisoners. Their focus would be those who committed violent offences. Included is the writers' perspectives on the prison system and inhuman actions. The article on the right focuses on the state of Indian reservations throughout the country. The Navajo Nation in the state of Missouri was one of many that dealt with growing poverty and high unemployment rates. The article below to left side highlights President Nixon's actions as the country faced numerous challenges. The article at the bottom right highlights the efforts of Representative Barbara Jordan who fought for civil liberties under the Nixon Administration.
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Need to Control Private Guards: Necesidad de Controlar Guardias Privados
Included are two legal battles that the United Farm Workers (UFW) faced. One was to address the violent actions of security guards hired by growers to oversee farm workers. The second legal battle was against the Teamsters union. Cesar Chavez, with the assistance of Jerry Cohen, an UFW lawyer, advocated for the UFW to be the main union to support farm workers. At the time, the Teamsters union was engaged in a number of illicit activities.
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Sacrificio Campesino Promete Nuevo Fruto y Nace Niño en Clínica de Délano: Farmer Sacrifice Promises New Fruit & Child is Born at Delano Clinic
Los esfuerzos para construir clínicas dedicadas a tratar a trabajadores agrícolas se hicieron realidad en 1973. Fue un reconocimiento de los esfuerzos de los trabajadores agrícolas, César Chávez, el sindicato y políticos como Robert F. Kennedy y sus partidarios que lucharon para mejorar la vida. de trabajadores agrícolas. (Eng): The efforts to build clinics dedicated to treat farm workers came to realization in 1973. Its was an acknowledgement of the efforts of farm workers, Cesar Chavez, the union, and politicians such as Robert F. Kennedy and their supporters who fought to improve the lives of farm workers.
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Teamsters Claims Prove False & Emiliano Zapata: Las Afirmaciones de Teamsters Resultan Falsas y Emiliano Zapata
George G. Higgins, a clergyman, details the solidarity that was built to support farm workers' rights. He also provides his viewpoint on the efforts of the Teamsters union to undermine the efforts of Cesar Chavez, farm workers and volunteers to improve the working conditions of the working poor. Also included are the efforts of Emiliano Zapata, Mexican revolutionary, who to fought against police who treated farm workers with a high degree of violence.
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Teamsters for Chavez: Teamsters por Cesar Chavez
Included are various events supporting both the opposition of the efforts of the United Farm Workers and those in favor.
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Union Contract: Contrato de Unión
One of the victories of the United Farm Workers took place in 1973 when the union signed a union labor contract that helped improve the lives of Freedman and Larsen workers. Included are some of the aspects of their acquired contracts.
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We Demand a Congressional Investigation: Exigimos una Investigación del Congreso
Cesar Chavez wrote a letter to Senator Harrison A. Williams in 1973 demanding an investigation to Teamsters unions corruption and acts of violence.
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Working People Today: Trabajadores de Hoy
Included are quotes from labor activists/leaders: John Henning, Paul Hall, Bill Stoltero, Jimmy Herman, and Leonard Woodcock.
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Cesar Chavez Termina Su Ayuno de 24 Días: Cesar Chavez Completes a 24-Day Fast
En memoria de los activistas de los derechos civiles John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy y Martin Luther King y para reforzar su dedicación a mejorar las condiciones de trabajo y de vida de los trabajadores agrícolas en los Estados Unidos, César Chávez se sometió a un ayuno de 24 días. Después de su ayuno de 24 días, hubo una misa que se centró en animar a los trabajadores agrícolas para seguir luchando por contratos justos. (Eng): In memory of civil rights activists John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King and to reinforce his dedication towards improving the working/living conditions of farm workers throughout the United States, Cesar Chavez underwent a 24 day fast. After his 24 day fast there was a mass focused on encouraging farm workers and their support to continue to fight for fair labor contracts.
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Coretta King & Joan Baez
Dentro del movimiento de derechos civiles se construyó la solidaridad entre los líderes. Se muestran imágenes de Coretta King y Joan Baez cuando visitaron a César Chávez durante uno de sus muchos ayunos. Demostraron su apoyo no sólo a César Chávez sino a la causa noble y humana por la que luchó el sindicato. (Eng): Within the civil rights movement there was solidarity built among leaders. Depicted are images of Coretta King and Joan Baez when they visited Cesar Chavez during one of his many fasts. They demonstrated their support not only for Cesar Chavez but the noble and humane cause that the union fought for.
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Farm Burro-Teamsters Conspiran Contra Unión: Farm Burro-Teamsters Conspire Against Union
Se incluye una imagen de la Vicepresidenta Dolores Huerta denunciando los esfuerzos del Sindicato de Camioneros que socavaron a los trabajadores agrícolas y los contratos justos. (Eng): Included is an image of Vice President Dolores Huerta denouncing the efforts of the Teamsters Union that undermined the farm workers and the fair labor contracts.
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Fight: Luchar
On July 1970 Cesar Chavez signed a union labor contracts with one of the biggest grape growers companies. Detailed are some aspects of the union labor contract.
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In memory of Robert F. Kennedy: En Memoria de Robert F. Kennedy
En 1972 hubo una marcha y misa que se llevó a cabo en honor a los esfuerzos que hizo Robert F. Kennedy para mejorar la vida y las condiciones laborales de los trabajadores agrícolas. También marcharon como un compromiso renovado por la lucha y para orar por el bienestar de César Chávez. (Eng): In 1972 there was a march and mass that took place in honor of the efforts that Robert F. Kennedy did to improve the lives and working conditions of farm workers. They also marched as a recommitment to the struggle and to pray for Cesar Chavez well being.
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Bishops Seek Further Talks: Obispos Buscan más Conversaciones
Catholic Bishops were a critical part of the labor movement led by Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta and Larry Itliong. They helped convince growers to come to the table to negotiate fair labor contracts. Even though growers where part of the negotiations they refused to acknowledge collective bargaining.
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Cesar Chavez & Lookout Reagan: Cesar Chavez & Cuidado Reagan
The United Farm Workers Organizing Committee led by Cesar Chavez engaged in nonviolent resistance practices. They fought against wealth and powerful individuals through protesting unjust laws and actions. The photographs included are those of protestors confronted with violence at the hands of formen and the police.
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