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  International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union Boycott & Justice: Sindicato Internacional de Estibadores y Almacenes Boicots y Justicia

  The International Longshoremen and Warehouse union engaged in nonviolent protests to help improve their working conditions. They addressed the murders of workers who died on the job. The article includes details of the efforts of the United Farm Workers union, Cesar Chavez, farm workers and volunteers/allies. Included is a photograph by John McGrail that depicts singer Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge on stage with Cesar Chavez during a campaign around proposition 14.

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  Our Kids Work in the Fields Like Adults: Nuestros Niños Trabajan en los Campos Como Adultos

  Cathy Murphy took photographs of children working in the fields in the United States.

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  Proposition 14 & Contract Victory: Proposición 14 y Victoria del Contrato

  During his presidential candidacy, Jimmy Carter supported proposition 14. Thus, this resulted in the United Farm Workers union(UFW) extending an endorsement. Also included are the efforts of West Food Workers. With assistance from the allies and the UFW they acquire a just labor contract. A contract that improved their working conditions.

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  Arrests, Strikes & Accidents: Arrestos, Huelgas y Accidentes

  Chris Sanchez was one of the photographers who took photographs during strikes throughout California. When he and other photographers were taking pictures of the actions of the deputy sheriffs, they were arrested. Individuals who took part in supporting and documenting the farm worker/labor movement were usually presented with different forms of harassment and opposition. Included are the efforts of union representatives to pass laws that would prevent further bus accidents. Also included is an article that provides an example of actions that support the farm worker movement. The article found in the left corner focused on the challenges that United Airline workers faced.

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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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  Boycott Campaign & United Farm Workers Union: Campaña de Boicot y Unión de Trabajadores Agrícolas Unidos

  Cesar Chavez organized nonviolent resistance actions within the United States to shed light on the horrifying treatment and working conditions of farm workers throughout the country. Additionally, he built partnerships and organized boycotts/protests abroad. Solidarity and building meaningful relations with people was integral to the movement. Included is a welcoming message from Pope Paul Lauds. Pope Laud was one of many allies/supporters within the Catholic church.

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  Boycott Day: Día de Boicot

  Se incluyen varias imágenes del movimiento. Una de las fotografías es de un evento en la Universidad John Hopkins donde César Chávez tuvo la oportunidad de presentar sobre el movimiento obrero. (Eng): Included are various images of the movement. One of the photographs is from an event at John Hopkins University were Cesar Chavez had the opportunity to present on the farm worker/labor movement.

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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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  Cesar Chavez in Europe: César Chávez en Europa

  Journalist Jacques Levy documented Cesar Chavez's boycott campaign throughout Europe. The United Farm Workers union organized 23 boycotts in more than 10 European countries. They also advocated for laws that supported the work of United States farm workers and opposed those that sided with growers/corporations.

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  Contractor Indicted Under Anti Slavery Law: Contratista Acusado en Virtud de la Ley Contra la Esclavitud

  Article written by Renee Blakkan highlights studies that studied farm workers in United States labor camps. It also highlights the efforts to prohibit such actions.

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  Corruption in Immigration Services: Corrupción en los Servicios de Inmigración

  The Department of Justice conducted an investigation of the actions of the United States Immigration officials and border patrol. The investigation found a list of illicit activists that included prostitution, slavery, and murder to name a few. The article provides more details. It also highlights the efforts of Cesar Chavez, United Farm Workers and allies to pass laws that support immigrants/workers.

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  Disaster in the Vineyards: Desastre en los Viñedos

  Image of Dolores Huerta during a strike in San Luis, Arizona. There were over one thousand farm workers who participated in the strike. The article highlighted the efforts in Keene, California. Farm workers, supporters and members of the United States Farm Workers helped improve the working conditions of migrant workers across the United States.

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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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  Farm Workers Fight Terrible Trinity: Los Trabajadores Agrícolas Luchan Contra la Trinidad Terrible

  In the aftermath of the Blythe massacre, farm workers and their allies came together to assist the victims. They gathered donations, advocated for stricter policies around bus maintenance and continued to engage in nonviolent acts of resistance. Some of the photographs included were taken by Fred Bauman.

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  Farm Workers Forum: Foro de Trabajadores Agrícolas

  The photograph was taken during Coachella's Cinco de Mayo celebration. Children are depicted wearing traditional attire. Following the image is an acknowledgement of the efforts of Benito Juárez (first indigenous president of Mexico) and Cesar Chavez efforts to improve the lives of their people. Within the forum are letters of gratitude towards various individuals who took part in a number of boycotts. They also acknowledged the death of one of their longtime supporter Margarita Munoz.

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  Farm Workers Killed in Camper Accident: Trabajadores Agrícolas se Murieron en un Accidente de Caravana

  In Wasco, California in the 1970s, three farm workers were killed and fifteen were injured in a camper accident. Included are the details of the incident and photographs. Farm workers, their supporters and the United Farm Workers advocated for bill AB 2975 that focused on requiring training for drivers and stricter regulations for maintenance.

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  Front Line Boycotts: Boicots en Líneas del Frente

  Included is an image of Cesar Chavez surrounded by children, men and women demonstrating their support for the labor/farm workers movement. The articles highlight various nonviolent resistance efforts throughout the United States and Canada to demonstrate their support for the work of farm workers and help propel change regarding the working conditions of migrant workers.

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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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  Imported Slaves: Esclavos Importados

  The Bracero program was created to address the increase number of undocumented workers in farms throughout the United States. Detailed is an article by Bill Chandler and his perspective on the program and the exploitation of farm workers. Included is a section highlighting the challenges that farm worker striking face.

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  Inside the Teamsters Lie Factory: Dentro de la Fábrica de Mentiras de Teamsters

  The article included was written from the perspective of an ex Teamster union employee. He details how the Teamster union worked behind the scenes and how he was expected to lie and be dishonest.