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Tragedy struck the farm worker community in 1974 when a bus massacre occurred. The bus transported farm workers hit a drainage canal, as a result, 19 people were killed, and 28 were severely injured. The vehicle was owned by Jesus Ayala (labor contractor). Mr. Ayala had several accusation against him regarding mistreatment of farm workers. After the massacre occurred Mr. Ayala was not prosecuted. The United Farm Workers, the victims, supporters, and other unions fought for an investigation and prosecution of Mr. Ayala.
Keywords
Bythe, California, bus, massacre, killing, murder, California Highway Patrol, Jesus Ayala, accident, CHP motor carrier Safety Division, Lt. Art Wilson, disaster, brake system, vehicle safety code, passagers, responsibility, regulations, inspection, San Diego, farm workers, farm labor bus, highway patrol, Calexico, Commissioners Office, Kent Milton, United Farm Workers, exploitation, super scab, compensation, strike workers, Commission Division of Labor Law Enforcement, violation, California Department of Industrial Relations, criminal record, taxes, license, deaths, Robert Doyle
Date
1974
Language
English
Location
California
Type
Text
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Digital Collection
El Malcriado Newspaper Collection
Repository
Archives & Special Collections of California State University, Monterey Bay
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Recommended Citation
"Highway Patrol Won't Act on Bus Massacre & Ayala History of Abuse/La Patrulla de Carreteras no Actuará Sobre la Masacre de Autobús y Historia de Abuso" (1974). States. 55.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/elmalcriado_states-countries/55