Saturday, November 24, 2007

Cesar Chavez-Labor Movement, Civil Rights, Hispanics in the 60's and 70's. Summary:.

The Best:

Cesar Chavez founded the first union for farm workers in the United States: The National Fram Workers Association (NFWA )
Thousands of people got better working conditions, better wages and health benefits.

The Worst:

The lettuce and grape strike and boycott

The Most Interesting:

Thousands of Americans got together nationwide to support the boycott!


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