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  Boycott Lettuce & Grapes: Boicot de Lechuga y Uvas

  Engaging in boycotts is a tenet of nonviolent resistance that farm workers and the United Farm Workers union participated in. Included is a list of organizations and committees that endorsed the grape and lettuce boycotts. Additionally it includes a brief statement regarding the social justice efforts of American Indians.

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  Boycott News: Boicot Noticias

  Included are efforts across various states and Canada to fight unjust practices through nonviolence resistance (i.e. boycotts).

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  Boycott News from the East: Boicot Noticias del Este

  Dolores Huerta wrote an article outlining the efforts of the boycott movement on the East Coast of the United States and Canada as well as the partnership/solidarity that was built with other unions (i.e. AFL-CIO & United Auto Workers Union).

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  Calexico Clinic: Serving the People: Clínica Calexico: Sirviendo a la Gente

  Included are two examples of how the Calexico Clinic helped patients recover. Dr. John Cummings and UCLA medical center assisted them in their recovery.

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  Canadians Share Boycott Weekend with Cesar Chavez: Canadienses Comparten Fin de Semana de Boicot con César Chávez

  Integral to the victories of the United Farm Workers was the solidarity that they built within the United States and abroad. Cesar Chavez formed strong ties with Canadian labor leaders and in 1973 there was a march called "boycott day" that took place in Toronto, Canada were approximately 2,000 people joined. The article below focuses on the opposition that the United Farm Workers of America faced from Teamsemster Union.

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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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  Chile: Fight for Survival: Chile: Lucha por la Supervivencia

  Chilean worker fought against a campaign of violence that was inflicted on them by right-wing parties. The article mainly focuses on the efforts of the workers, the injustices/battles they faced, and how the United States played a role in Chile.

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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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  Constitution: Document of Struggle & Building Democracy: Constitución: Documento de Lucha y Construyendo Democracia

  Based on their collective experiences as farm workers, the United Farm Workers Union and their supporters created a constitution. The constitution highlights their struggle, social issues, and what they hope to gain from the movement.

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  Contracts Won & Cesar Chavez Speech: Contratos Ganados y Discurso de César Chávez

  Included are images of Cesar Chavez and members of the United Farm Workers union. Outlined is an article that details the effects of nonviolent resistance and the power of coming together and fighting for a just cause.

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  Crece Clinica Calexico, Doctorores Salvan Vidas, y Clínicas de la Unión Contra Alta Presión Sanguina: Clinica in Calexico, Doctors Save Lives, and Union Clinics Against High Blood Pressure Grow

  Las clínicas que brindaban servicios a los trabajadores agrícolas tuvieron un impacto increíble. Los médicos ayudaron a trabajadores agrícolas a abordar numerosos problemas de salud y brindaron asesoramiento y asistencia para salvar vidas. Se incluyen algunos de tales ejemplos. (Eng): Clinics that provided services to farm workers made an amazing impact. Doctors helped farm workers address numerous health issues and provide life saving advice and assistance. Included are a few of such examples.

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  Culture & Poetry: Cultura y Poesía

  Included is a photograph of children in traditional Mexican attire. Below is a poem translated by Francisco Núñes Gómez. The poem focuses on the farm workers experience.

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  Damned If You Do and Damned If You Don't: Maldito Si Lo Haces y Maldito Si No Lo Haces

  Monsignor George G. Higgins discusses his point of view in regards to the criticism make against clergymen that decided to support the farm workers movement, shares his perspective on the actions of Teamsters union and on the efforts of Cesar Chavez. What follows is a story focused on Emiliano Zapata, a Mexican revolutionary.

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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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  Democracy vs. Paternalism Main Question in Conflict: Democracia vs. Paternalismo Cuestión Principal en Conflicto

  George G. Higgins, a clergyman, wrote the following article in which he provides an analysis of the difference between the United Farm Workers union and Teamster union philosophy/approach. Also included are the efforts of Emiliano Zapata, a Mexican revolutionary, who fought to create a just system for the people.

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  Doctors Join the Labor Movement: Médicos se Unen al Movimiento Laboral

  Dr. John Radebaugh and many others joined the labor movement by working for clinics that primarly served farm workers. The doctors and medical professionals that joined the movement fought to make a difference and have a postive impact within society.

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  Editorial: We Cannot be Defeated & History of Conflict with Teamsters: Editorial: No Podemos Ser Derrotados e Historia del Conflicto con Teamsters

  The editorial letter included highlights the efforts of the union and their supporters and the monetary impact that boycotts have. The article below provides a history regarding the conflict and role of Teamsters union and farm workers. Included is also an article explaining the complexities and injustices within the United States Immigration Policies.

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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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  Events July through September 1973: Eventos Julio a Septiembre de 1973

  Some of the events that took place from July to September of 1973 included several boycotts, protests and union labor contracts that were signed with the support of United Farm Workers Union, AFL-CIO and the hundreds of supporters.

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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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  From the Heat of the People: Del Corazón del Pueblo

  Janie Miller escribió un poema que brinda luz a las experiencias de los trabajadores agrícolas. Debajo hay una oración dedicada a aquellos que han sufrido opresión e injusticias. Por último, hay un poema de Alberto Vilonia que fue dedicado a César Chávez. (Eng): Janie Miller wrote a poem bringing to light the struggles and experiences of farm workers. Right below is a prayer dedicated to those who have suffered oppression and injustices. Lastly, there is a poem by Alberto Vilonia that was dedicated to Cesar Chavez.

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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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  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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  International News: Noticias Internacionales

  El Malcriado newspaper included a section detailing injustices and news that happened aboard. In support of the Farah workers strike, Mexican workers boycotted Farah products and protested in an effort to increase wages and stipulate a 40 hour work week. The article that follows focuses on United State investment in Asian countries and the pledge of twenty-two individuals who were blacklisted by Ferdinand Marcos. The article that proceeds highlights the medical experiments that women endured. It briefly describes how American and Brazilian Doctors tested contraception pills. Lastly, it brings to light the efforts of the wives of pilots to stop the bombings in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.