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  Lucha Sindicalista y Del Pobre: Unions & The Struggle

  En la década de 1970 hubo numerosos esfuerzos en los Estados Unidos e internacionalmente para mejorar las condiciones laborales de las personas pobres y de clase trabajadora. Los artículos en la parte superior se enfocan en los esfuerzos y eventos que tuvieron lugar en Illinois, Nueva York y Washington D.C. No solo se enfocan en la opresión de los trabajadores sino también en la opresión que Estados Unidos estaba causando en Vietnam. Los artículos que siguen se enfocan en eventos que tuvieron lugar a bordo en América Latina. Se enfocan en el fin de Vietnam, los esfuerzos del pueblo chileno para crear programas que los ayuden con la inseguridad alimentaria, y hay un pequeño párrafo enfocado en la esclavitud de los trabajadores a bordo. (Eng): In the 1970s there were numerous efforts throughout the United States and internationally to improve the working condition of poor and working class individuals. The articles at the top focuses on efforts and events that took place in Illinois, New York, and Washington D.C. They focused on workers oppression and the oppression that the United States was causing in Vietnam. The articles that follow focus on events that took place aboard in Latin America. They focus on the end of Vietnam, the efforts of Chilean people to create programs to help them with food insecurities, and there is a small paragraph focused on workers enslavement aboard.

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  Millions of Dollars: Imported Buses: Millones de Dólares: Autobuses Importados

  Labor contractor, growers, and corporations took part in hiring undocumented individuals at lower wages and under inhumane working and living conditions. Such actions undermined the efforts of the United Farm Workers union, farm workers and their supporters striving for better working conditions. Growers and labor contractors participated in numerous of illegal activities. Their illegal actions resulted in the murder of Mexican undocumented farm workers and the further exploitation of hundreds.

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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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  Past Humiliation Gives Strength & Hollis Roberts Strawman for Financier: La humillación pasada da fuerza y ​​Hollis Roberts Strawman por Financiero

  Jose Guadalupe Murguía was an undocumented farm worker who supported the efforts of the United Farm Workers. He was one of many boycott organizers who fought for improved working/living conditions. The article that follows focuses on the corrupt actions of growers and how the United States government responded to such actions.

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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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  Santa Maria Valley News: Noticias del Valle de Santa María

  Included are detailed events that took place in Santa Maria Valley, California. Many of those events are in regards to social issues, discrimination, and the countless battles that farm workers and people of color faced.

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  Slavery Ain't Dead: Esclavitud no Está Muerto

  In 1970s the state of Florida was hit by the typhoid epidemic like the rest of the country. The article touches on the health care challenges that farm workers faced and details various injustices. Unjust labor contracts, unequal access to educational opportunities, harmful pesticides and a typhoid crises to name a few of the obstacles that farm workers and working poor individuals faced.

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  Teamsters, Get Out: Teamsters, Fuera

  On December 29th, 1973 the California Supreme Court overturned a decision by a lower court, which prevented farm workers and unions to protest unjust action of growers. It details the efforts of unions and farm workers fighting for better working conditions and lawful practices.

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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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  Victory Through Despair, Cow Pies from the Growers & Far Workers Answer to Anti-Union Letter: Victoria a través de la desesperación, la respuesta de los cow pies de los cultivadores y trabajadores lejanos a la carta antisindical

  Walter Williams was a union organizer for the state of Florida. He wrote an article describing the hardships that farm workers faced and why they fought to improve their lives. The article to the right was written by Jim Horga details arguments used to deter union organization. The article below focus on addressing anti-union rhetoric.

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  We Will Fight 100 Years: Lucharemos 100 Años

  Over 4,000 farm workers/supporters protested in various cities across California. They fought for fair labor contracts and to improve the livelihood of farm workers.

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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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  Buttes Oil & Guild Wine

  Political cartoon highlighting the acts of violence against farm workers by growers.

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  Campesinos Celebran Independencia Mexicana Parando Máquinas Piscadoras y Campesinos en Idaho Denuncia Explotación por Rancheros de Cebolla: Farmers Celebrate Mexican Independence by Stopping Harvesting Machines and Farmers in Idaho Denounce Exploitation for Onion Rancheros

  El 16 de Septiembre de 1972 en Selma, California, mexicoamericanos celebraron el Día de la Independencia de México. Celebraron con no trabajar en un sistema opresivo, en cambio protestaron por su derecho de obtener contratos laborales justos. El siguiente artículo describe las injusticias y la explotación que enfrentaron los trabajadores agrícolas en Ontario, Idaho, que trabajaban en los campos de cebolla. (Eng): On September 16th of 1972 in Selma, California Mexican Americans celebrated Mexican Independence Day. They celebrated by not working in an oppressive system, instead protested the right to fair labor contracts. The article below describes the injustices and exploitation that farm workers faced in Ontario, Idaho working in the onion fields.

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  Cesar Chavez Tours de States Fighting Proposition 22: Cesar Chavez vista los Estados que Luchan Contra la Proposición 22

  In 1972 Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers fought against proposition 22. Proposition 22 hindered the voice of the farm workers and what they stood for. If passed it would restrict most form of nonviolent resistance practices.

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  Fiesta de Solidaridad Renueva el Espíritu de Lucha Por la Justicia: Solidarity Party Renews the Spirit of Struggle for Justice

  El 30 de julio de 1972 más de 600 personas se reúnen para celebrar sus esfuerzos por mejorar las condiciones laborales de los trabajadores agrícolas en la ciudad de Santa María, California. (Eng): On July 30th of 1972 over 600 individuals come together to celebrate their efforts in regards to the improvement of working conditions of farm workers in the city of Santa Maria, California.

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  La Causa Apoya el Movimiento de Indios Americanos y Un Ministro Tradicional Al Campesinado: The Cause Supports the American Indian Movement and a Traditional Minister to the Farmworker

  César Chávez y el Comité Organizador de Trabajadores Agrícolas Unidos no solo lucharon por los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas, sino que también lucharon con miembros del Movimiento Indígena Americano contra las injusticias cometidas contra los nativos americanos. El siguiente artículo se centra en cómo los medios crearon una narrativa antisindical. (Eng): Not only did Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee fight for the rights of farm workers, they also fought with members of the American Indian Movement against injustices committed against Native Americans. The article below focuses on how the media created an anti-union narrative.

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  No a La Prpoposición 22: No to Proposition 22

  La Proposición 22 fue apoyada por los productores y la corporación. La proposición si pasaba obstaculizar los esfuerzos de los sindicatos. Prohibiría formas de resistencia no violenta (es decir, boicots). (Eng): Proposition 22 was supported by growers and corporation. The proposition if passed would hinder the efforts of labor unions. It would prohibit forms of nonviolent resistance (i.e. boycotts).

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  Violence & White River Farms Strike: Violencia y Huelga de Granjas de Río Blanco

  Farm workers and union members faced numerous acts of violence. Depicted are images of one such actions and below is an image of the White River Farm Strike.

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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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  Children of Farm Laborers & Demands: Hijos de Trabajadores Agrícolas y Demandas

  Included is an image of children waiting for their parents to finish working in the fields. Farm workers worked under difficult working conditions. They worked under all weather climates, long hours, and low wages. Some of their demands included job security, decent hours, and fair wage. They strived to improve their current working conditions.

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  Farm Workers in America: Profile of Poverty: Campesinos en América: Perfil de Pobreza

  All farm workers regardless of race fought for equal and humane treatment. They demanded fair labor contracts and better working conditions. They fought for the United States government to not turn a blind eye to the discriminatory, unjust and inhumane treatment that they faced. They wanted to be acknowledged and to help create laws and policies that helped farm workers escape chronic poverty.

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  Huelga: Strike

  The images include are of Dolores Huerta who was the vice president of the United Farm Workers in the 1960s & 1970s. It also includes an image of Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa (revolutionary leaders). The article names a few songs that were iconic during the Great Delano Grape Strike.

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  Legal Struggles & Improving Working Conditions: Luchas Legales y Mejora de las Condiciones de Trabajo

  Detailed is the negotiations that took place between farm workers, United Farm Workers Union and the Pickle Company led by Keller Weller. Farm workers fought to uphold the union labor contract that stipulated a wage increase and an improvement in their working conditions.