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  Violence in San Luis, Arizona:Violencia en San Luis, Arizona

  In San Luis, Arizona, farm workers' boycotts and strikes had gravely hindered the profits of the local citrus industry. Farm workers continued nonviolent forms of resistance in the state and were met with violence and arrests. Sheriff Yancy Wildbach arrested 56 farm workers.

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  Angry Farm Workers Reaction to Massacre: Trabajadores Agrícolas Enojados por el Masacre que ocurrió

  In the aftermath of the bus massacre many demanded an honest investigation and the prosecution of Jesus Ayala. Many individuals who survived and loved ones of those who passed away were extremely upset with the way this incident was reported and investigated.

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  Blythe Bus Massacre & Safety Bill: El Massacre en el Autobús y Proyecto de ley de Seguridad

  After the bus massacre that took place in California where 19 individuals were killed and 20 were injured, the United Farm Workers and supporters lobbied to pass a bill that would require farm labor busses to be inspected properly. They hoped that bill would be part of California State law, not only requiring proper inspections but training for bus drivers. Included are various articles describing the efforts of Cesar Chavez, the United Farm Workers and their supporters to prevent such a tragedy from reoccurring.

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  British Dock Workers Stop Grapes & Teamsters: Los Trabajadores Portuarios Británicos Detienen las Uvas y Los Camioneros

  British dock workers supported the United States farm workers by refusing to accept grapes that were harvested by scab workers and imported by growers. Included are articles that highlight the pro-union perspectives and struggles of workers within Connecticut and Georgia. The efforts of all farm workers and unions striving for the betterment of working conditions.

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  Broken Law & Elections: Ley Violada y Elecciones

  Included are articles regarding the legal battles that the United Farm Workers faced. One such battle occured in the state of Arizona were over 20,000 votes were illegally invalidated. Those votes were against the restrictions placed on boycotts and strikes in the state. Included is a photograph of Cesar Chavez receiving the Martin Luther King Jr. nonviolent peace prize.

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  Drowned in Prison of Seats: 19 killed/Ahogado en sus Asientos: 19 Muertos

  A bus transporting farm workers in Bythe, California hit an unguarded irrigation canal. Nineteen passengers drowned to death. Their deaths were severely painful. 28 individuals were injured.

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  El Malcriado: Weapon of the Farm Worker: El Malcriado: Arma del Trabajador Agrícola

  El Malcriado newspaper was created as an avenue for farm workers to share their experiences as they fought to improve their working/living conditions. The newspaper evolved as a means to bring to light violence and oppression committed against working people. The photographs included depict different forms of nonviolent resistance and solidarity.

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  Front Line: Primera Línea

  The article presents an overview of the farm workers' movement' front line activity throughout the United States. It details a confrontation with police harassment and additional conflicts. Furthermore, it outlines the efforts of Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers union.

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  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

  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.

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  Legal Challenges & Aftermath of Bus Massacre: Desafíos Legales y Consecuencias de la Masacre de Autobuses

  The survivors of the bus massacre faced additional challenges after the incident occurred. Many suffered from post-traumatic stress, remorse, guilt, and, unfortunately, new legal battles. Some of the survivors lost their documents during the horrifying event. They were left in an uncertain legal status. They could not travel to see their families in Mexico to inform them that they were safe. The United Farm Workers union staff and Campesino Center employees assisted them in legal negotiations.

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  No More Deaths: No Más Muertes

  Farm workers across the United States faced various injustices and brutal action. The bus massacre that killed 19 far workers was one of those events. In the state of Florida a Jamaican sugar cane cutter was killed and 125 were injured. Farm workers and supporters call for a stop to the violence and senseless deaths.

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  Stockton Explodes: Stockton Explota

  Photographs depict the violence that farm workers on the front lines underwent as they fought for an improvement in their working conditions. The article on the right-hand side of the images focuses on the wage dispute that took place in Stockton, California and the ways in which farm workers, their supporters, and the United Farm Workers, fought for growers to uphold just labor contracts.

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  Strike Campaign For Elections in San Luis, Arizona: Campaña de Huelga para las Elecciones en San Luis, Arizona

  Included are photographs of United Farm Workers (UFW) supporting one of many strikes throughout the country. The article focuses on the efforts of farm workers in San Luis, Arizona to pressure growers to uphold their agreements.

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  Teamsters Power Struggle: Lucha de poder de los Teamsters

  Detailed are the actions of the Teamsters union and the legal battles against the union. One of the articles included focuses on the vehicle accidents that injured many farm workers. There is also a photograph by Mark Zaninovich, depicting a bus with the tire blown out. That accident injured 54 farm workers.

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  Victory in Watsonville Strike: Victoria en Watsonville Strike

  The first image was taken by Ricardo Villapando. It was taken during the strawberry strike in Watsonville in 1974. Photographer Federico Flotte took a photograph of several police officers arresting picket line captain Juan Salazar. The article acknowledged the victory of Watsonville farm workers and the effort that it took to sign a labor contract that stipulated higher wages.

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  We Have a Date With Justice: Tenemos una Cita con la Justicia

  United Farm Workers Leaders supported Coachella's picket line. They delivered short speeches of encouragement and describing their efforts.

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  Workers Safety & Slave Vans: Seguridad de los Trabajadores y Camioneta de Esclavos

  One of the areas of focus for farm workers and their supporters was their safety. They strived to reduce the violence and injustices that they faced. The bus massacre that occurred in Blythe, California killed 12 and injured more than 20 farm workers. Additionally, in the state of Florida there was a windowless van that crashed and it killed 1 Jamaican farm worker and injured more than 80 farm workers.

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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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  Daños Causados por Bomba Criminal: Damages Caused by Bomb

  Los actos violentos contra trabajadores agrícolas y sus simpatizantes fueron comunes durante las décadas de 1960 y 1970. Se incluye una imagen de tal violencia. (Eng): Violent acts against the members of the farm workers/supporters was common during the 1960s and 1970s. Included is an image of such violence.

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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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  Farah Strike: Memories of First Major Garment Industry Strike & Non-violent Action By French Framers: Huelga de Farah: Recuerdos de la Primera Gran Huelga de la Industria de la Confección y Acción No-Violenta de los Artífices Francia

  In 1973 garment workers for Farah clothing company went on strike for nine consecutive month demanding better treatment and fair labor contracts. Their nine month protest resulted in approximately eight million dollars loss. Such examples demonstrate that striking/protesting can led to positive change. The article below focuses on nonviolent resistance in France. French Farmers were scheduled to vacate their farmers due the French Defense Ministry allocating the land of over one-hundred farmers to build military bases. Farmers came together and unionized to protect their properties.

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  If it Takes 100 Years: Si Tarda 100 Años

  Bob Fitch photographed the events that took place in Coachella, California. Farm workers fought for fair working contracts. The photographs demonstrate the solidarity that was built within the movement and the resilience of farm workers/supporters when faced with acts of horrifying violence.

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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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  Lamont, California: Pledge Full Support: Promesa de Apoyo

  The United Farm Workers, farm workers, and clergymen/persists pledged their support to Native Americans who fought numerous injustices. One of the many tragedies that Native Americans have faced is the Massacre that occurred in 1973 were approximately 300 individuals were murdered by United States soldiers at Wounded Knee. The article also describes the injustices that farm workers faced at the hands of Teamsters union and growers.

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  Liberation News: Noticias de Liberación

  In 1973 there were many labor victories. One such victory was that the Shell Oil company workers settled a labor contract that improved their working conditions. Many workers throughout the country made huge strides in successfully signing union labor contracts. Below the articles there are photographs that depict union members and supporters cooking together, either at a rally or a strike. The images included demonstrate the solidarity that steamed within the movement.