Historical Events tagged with "farmworkers"
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California Farmworkers Gain Collective Bargaining Rights
Governor Jerry Brown signed the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act, the first law in the U.S. to grant collective bargaining rights to farmworkers. This landmark legislation aimed to improve working conditions in California's agricultural sector. It provided a mechanism for farmworkers to organize and negotiate with employers regarding wages and working conditions. The law was largely influenced by the efforts of labor leaders such as Cesar Chavez, who advocated for the rights of farmworkers throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. The act marked a significant turning point in labor relations within the agricultural industry.
Continue ReadingMerger of NFWA and AWOC Forms UFWOC
The National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) and the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC) joined forces to create the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC). This merger aimed to strengthen the labor rights of farmworkers in the United States. Influential figures like Cesar Chavez played a key role in this unification, pushing for better wages and working conditions for agricultural laborers. The UFWOC became a crucial organization in advocating for farmworkers' rights across California.
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