Philip Vera Cruz
Labor leader and farmworker organizer
Born
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Born in the Philippines, a labor leader and farmworker organizer played a crucial role in the agricultural labor movement in the United States. Active in the 1960s, advocated for the rights of farmworkers and helped establish strong labor unions. Worked with the United Farm Workers Union alongside leaders like Cesar Chavez, addressing issues like wages, working conditions, and fair treatment. Through organizing, strengthened the voice of farmworkers and built solidarity among various ethnic groups within the labor movement.
Co-founded the United Farm Workers Union
Led campaigns for farmworkers' rights
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