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- Cesar Chavez and Coleman Young in Detroit, circa 1973 - The United Auto Workers (UAW) asked labor activist Cesar Chavez to endorse Detroit mayoral candidate Coleman Young, a Democrat, in 1973. Chavez and Young each had goals: Chavez, leader of The United Farm Workers, wanted to recruit organizers for lettuce and grape boycotts in Detroit-area supermarkets, and Young needed Detroit Latinos' votes to win the election.
- circa 1973
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Cesar Chavez and Coleman Young in Detroit, circa 1973
The United Auto Workers (UAW) asked labor activist Cesar Chavez to endorse Detroit mayoral candidate Coleman Young, a Democrat, in 1973. Chavez and Young each had goals: Chavez, leader of The United Farm Workers, wanted to recruit organizers for lettuce and grape boycotts in Detroit-area supermarkets, and Young needed Detroit Latinos' votes to win the election.
- Inspiring Social Change on Cesar Chavez Day - In recognition of Cesar Chavez Day, we're honored to welcome Paul Chavez — president of the Cesar Chavez Foundation and son of the civil rights and farm labor leader. Paul shares his experiences and insight as we reflect on the past and collaborate to inspire and empower the next generation.
- March 31, 2022
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Inspiring Social Change on Cesar Chavez Day
In recognition of Cesar Chavez Day, we're honored to welcome Paul Chavez — president of the Cesar Chavez Foundation and son of the civil rights and farm labor leader. Paul shares his experiences and insight as we reflect on the past and collaborate to inspire and empower the next generation.
- "Justicia O...!" Vol. 1 No. 2, December 1970 -
- December 01, 1970
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"Justicia O...!" Vol. 1 No. 2, December 1970
- Button, "Non-Violence is Our Strength," 1965-1970 - Cesar Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962. His organization later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to form the United Farm Workers (its logo is a stylized eagle seen on this button). Chavez fought tirelessly for the dignity of all farm workers and sought recognition, through nonviolent means, for the union that represented them.
- 1965-1970
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Button, "Non-Violence is Our Strength," 1965-1970
Cesar Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962. His organization later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to form the United Farm Workers (its logo is a stylized eagle seen on this button). Chavez fought tirelessly for the dignity of all farm workers and sought recognition, through nonviolent means, for the union that represented them.
- Button, "Help Farmworkers: Boycott Non-Union Lettuce," 1970-1975 - The American Civil Rights movement of the 1960s inspired other groups of people to demand basic rights. In 1962, Cesar Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association (later known as the United Farm Workers), a union for California migrant workers. In 1970, building upon the recent success of a grape boycott, Chavez called for a nationwide boycott of non-union lettuce.
- 1970-1975
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Button, "Help Farmworkers: Boycott Non-Union Lettuce," 1970-1975
The American Civil Rights movement of the 1960s inspired other groups of people to demand basic rights. In 1962, Cesar Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association (later known as the United Farm Workers), a union for California migrant workers. In 1970, building upon the recent success of a grape boycott, Chavez called for a nationwide boycott of non-union lettuce.
- Button, "Non-Violence is Our Strength," circa 1970 - Cesar Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962. His organization later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to form the United Farm Workers (its logo is a stylized eagle seen on this button). Chavez fought tirelessly for the dignity of all farm workers and sought recognition, through nonviolent means, for the union that represented them.
- circa 1970
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Button, "Non-Violence is Our Strength," circa 1970
Cesar Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962. His organization later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to form the United Farm Workers (its logo is a stylized eagle seen on this button). Chavez fought tirelessly for the dignity of all farm workers and sought recognition, through nonviolent means, for the union that represented them.
- Robert F. Kennedy Presidential Campaign Brochure, 1968 - Senator Robert Kennedy traveled to Delano, California, to support Cesar Chavez as he ended a 25-day hunger strike on March 10, 1968. Chavez's coordination of the Delano grape-pickers strike taught Kennedy to appreciate the power of organized farm labor. Kennedy used this image to his political advantage when he launched his run for the Democratic Party presidential nomination shortly thereafter.
- 1968
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Robert F. Kennedy Presidential Campaign Brochure, 1968
Senator Robert Kennedy traveled to Delano, California, to support Cesar Chavez as he ended a 25-day hunger strike on March 10, 1968. Chavez's coordination of the Delano grape-pickers strike taught Kennedy to appreciate the power of organized farm labor. Kennedy used this image to his political advantage when he launched his run for the Democratic Party presidential nomination shortly thereafter.
- United Farm Workers Flag, circa 1970 - The United Farm Workers (UFW), co-founded by Cesar Chavez in the 1960s, organized underpaid and overworked fruit and vegetable pickers in California. This flag was made for use during demonstrations to unionize workers. The UFW gained national attention with marches and boycotts and helped make gains for farm workers through collective bargaining.
- circa 1970
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United Farm Workers Flag, circa 1970
The United Farm Workers (UFW), co-founded by Cesar Chavez in the 1960s, organized underpaid and overworked fruit and vegetable pickers in California. This flag was made for use during demonstrations to unionize workers. The UFW gained national attention with marches and boycotts and helped make gains for farm workers through collective bargaining.
- Button, "Huelga Delano," 1966-1970 - In September 1965, Filipino members of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee refused to pick grapes in Delano, California. Strike leaders sought solidarity with Cesar Chavez's Latino/a National Farm Workers Association. They formed the United Farm Workers and organized a consumer boycott of grapes in 1966. The non-violent strike and boycott lasted until 1970 when grape growers signed union contracts granting workers better pay and benefits.
- 1966-1970
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Button, "Huelga Delano," 1966-1970
In September 1965, Filipino members of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee refused to pick grapes in Delano, California. Strike leaders sought solidarity with Cesar Chavez's Latino/a National Farm Workers Association. They formed the United Farm Workers and organized a consumer boycott of grapes in 1966. The non-violent strike and boycott lasted until 1970 when grape growers signed union contracts granting workers better pay and benefits.
- "El Malcriado: The Voice of the Farm Worker," Volume VI, No. 2, January 26, 1973 -
- January 26, 1973
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"El Malcriado: The Voice of the Farm Worker," Volume VI, No. 2, January 26, 1973