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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.
Keywords
Robert Kennedy, RFK, farm workers, medical plan, benefits, California, Kern County, medical bills, Clinic of Delano, health care, costs, Chicanos, cannery workers, lawsuit, Teamsters, union elections, San Jose, Mexican American Cannery Workers Educational Committee, cannery workers, cannery union, fraud, killed, traveling, union member, Dubert Mid Valley Farms, Madera, California, organizers
Date
1973
Language
English
Location
California & Idaho
Type
Text
Digital Format
application/pdf
Digital Collection
El Malcriado Newspaper Collection
Repository
Archives & Special Collections of California State University, Monterey Bay
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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" (1973). States. 43.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/elmalcriado_states-countries/43
