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  Proposition 14 & Contract Victory: Proposición 14 y Victoria del Contrato

  During his presidential candidacy, Jimmy Carter supported proposition 14. Thus, this resulted in the United Farm Workers union(UFW) extending an endorsement. Also included are the efforts of West Food Workers. With assistance from the allies and the UFW they acquire a just labor contract. A contract that improved their working conditions.

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  Farm Workers Forum: Foro de Trabajadores Agrícolas

  The photograph was taken during Coachella's Cinco de Mayo celebration. Children are depicted wearing traditional attire. Following the image is an acknowledgement of the efforts of Benito Juárez (first indigenous president of Mexico) and Cesar Chavez efforts to improve the lives of their people. Within the forum are letters of gratitude towards various individuals who took part in a number of boycotts. They also acknowledged the death of one of their longtime supporter Margarita Munoz.

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  The Union was There & Calexico Clinic Opens its Doors: La Unión estuvo Allí y Clínica Calexico Abre sus Puertas

  Detailed are the events that followed the Blythe Massacre that killed 19 farm workers. The survivors were faced with post-traumatic stress and the loved ones of those who died were further victimized by the legal system, funeral homes and those that wanted to further exploit their vulnerable state. The article highlights the tragedies that they faced and the efforts of members of the United Farm workers union and supporters to help the betterment of their conditions. One example is the effort that it took to implement Robert Kennedy's medical plan and open a clinic focused on supporting farm workers in Calexico, California.

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  Workers Anger to Explode in 1974 Strike: La Ira de los Trabajadores Explota En La Huelga de 1974

  In 1974, under the Nixon Administration, hundreds of workers went on strike from varying industries. They demanded high wages and better working conditions. Workers were angry due to low wages and high unemployment rates. Throughout the United States, workers went on strike and boycott various goods in an effort to improve the working conditions of workers across the nation.

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  Bleak Future & Puerto Rico: Futuro Triste y Puerto Rico

  El Malcriado newspaper not only recognized the injustice inflicted on farm workers and working-class people across the United States and internationally, but they acknowledged the oppression all communities faced. Included is one example highlighting the forced sterilization of two young black girls. There is also an article written by Marta Aponte describing the challenges that farm workers in Puerto Rico encountered. Following the article are examples of workers in various industries fighting for improved working conditions.

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  Cesar Chavez Demands Investigation of Grower-Teamster Corruption: Cesar Chavez Demanda una Investigación de la Corrupción de los Cultivadores y los Teamster

  The United Farm Workers not only fought to improve their working/living conditions, they also fought for growers, Teamsters union, and the United States administration not ignored the violence that farm workers faced. Included is an image of Doctor John Radebaugh being arrested by Tulare County Sheriff's without cause. He was not given a reason for his arrest, thus making him feel as he was a "prisoner of war."

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  Coachella Farm Workers Support Union: Sindicato de Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agrícolas de Coachella

  A survey given to farm workers in Coachella Valley demonstrated that it was essential to sign and fight for a union labor contracts designed to support them. The United Farm Workers, and Catholic priests and clergymen fought together with farm workers to improve their working and living conditions. Included are some off the important items that they fought to include in their labor contracts.

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  Have a Duty to Organize: Tienen el Deber de Organizar

  To create long lasting change within the labor movement it was critical for farm workers to not only organize and engage in nonviolent resistance practices, but it was essential to collaborate with other leaders. Senator Edward Kennedy was one of many allies that helped the union fight for laws, union labor contracts and just practices for the betterment of all farmworkers.

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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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  Jerry Pollock Walks Across Arizona: Jerry Pollock Camina por Arizona

  Jerry Pollock ran against Republican Governor Jack Williams in 1972. To gather support he marched across the state of Arizona. He gained the support of Cesar Chavez and the members of the United Farm Workers. Listed are some of the ways that if elected Mr. Pollock would have improved the lives of Arizona residents.

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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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  Nation Cries Impeachment: Nación Llora Juicio Político

  Countries response to the Watergate scandal and the refusal of President Nixon to step down. It also outlined bills that would have improved the working conditions for workers, but were denied by the president.

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  Robert F. Kennedy's Plan in Action: Chicano Cannery Workers sue Teamsters, & Couple Killed: El Plan de Robert F. Kennedy en Acción,Trabajadores Chicanos de la Fábrica de Conservas Demandan a los Teamsters y Pareja Asesinada

  Before his assassination Robert Kennedy worked on a medical plan designed to benefit farm workers. Included is one of the many examples that demonstrate his plan in action. Below is an article focused on Chicano Cannery Workers lawsuit against the Teamsters union due to corrupt practices. The writers share the sad news of a couple killed in a car accident in the state of Idaho. Lastly, Higinio Rangel wrote an article describing the horrifying event that took place on Dubert Mid Valley Farms.

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  Sacrificio Campesino Promete Nuevo Fruto y Nace Niño en Clínica de Délano:Farmer Sacrifice Promises New Fruit and 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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  The Struggle: La Lucha

  Farm workers in Coachella, California, went on strike to improve their working and living conditions. Additionally, they went up against growers unjust practices particularly the use of pesticides. Included are additional efforts of farm workers who fought for fair labor contracts and against unjust practices of growers and politicians. In addition, the writers incorporated a brief overview of Watergate and outlined the corrupt actions of United States and Mexico border patrol agents. Some of the charges against the agents included smuggling undocumented individuals to the United States, sale of documents, and abuse/harassment of undocumented individuals.

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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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  Wounded Knee: Rodilla Herida

  United States Marshal committed acts of violence against the American Indians in Wounded knee, South Dakota. Included are various grievances that Native Americans within the reservation brought forth, which included high unemployment, leasing but knowing their own land, and the welfare of their communities.

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  You Cannot Stop People Who Will Not Be Stopped: No Puede Detener a Las Personas que no Serán Detenidas

  The United Farm Workers fought against unjust laws/legislations within the United States. They supported those hindered by United States occupation. They also denounced the corruption of dictatorships and systems of oppression within the United States and abroad.

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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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  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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  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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  Racism in Agriculture: Racismo en la Agricultura

  Article was written by Phillip Veracruz where he describes in detail the hardships of farm workers the oppression, discrimination, overt racism, and inhumane working conditions. He also states why they strike, explains the purpose of the boycotts and the movement. Included are images of farm workers living facilities.

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  The Grape Boycott: Consumer Power Strikes A Blow for Justice: El Poder del Consumidor: El Boicote de Uva

  Nonviolent resistance was iconic with the labor movement led by Cesar Chavez. Individuals fought for fair labor contracts and an improvement of their working conditions. They were able to gain the support of not only mayors like John Linsey from New York, but they were able to garner support from Canadian citizens.

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  Kennedy Habla con Trabajadores Campesinos y Cartas: Kennedy Speaks to Farm Workers and Letters

  The speeches and letters included are of Robert F. Kennedy and Cesar Chavez discussing the medical plan set forth by Senator Kennedy. The medical plan was part of the farm workers contract that was stipulated by the United Farm Workers Union. Senator Kennedy executed the medical plan acknowledging that employers/growers would contribute to the medical plan.

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  Nixon Eyes Farm Labor & Automation Near for Wine Grape Harvest: Nixon Apunta a La Mano de Obra Agrícola y La Automatización Cerca de la Cosecha de Uva Para Vino

  On February 11th, 1969 President Nixon reviewed the proposed farm labor legislation. He appointed George P. Shultz (Secretary of Labor) and Clifford Hardin (Secretary of Agriculture) to analysis the problems within the agriculture sector throughout the United States. From the result of agricultural studies the Taft-Hartley Act was developed. The Taft-Hartley Act restricted the efforts of the all unions including the United Farm Workers Union. The act was not created objectively, it was created to hinder and stop unions and working individuals from fighting to improve their working conditions. The second article describes the effects and process of automation to harvest grapes and the impact it had on farm workers.