labor leaders

Presents a biography of Cesar Chavez, who in the 1960s founded the National Association of Agricultural Workers in order to provide better wages and working conditions for migrant workers.

"Cesar Chavez is famous for his role as a civil rights leader. But do you know what he was like as a child? From losing his childhood home to toiling in fields as a migrant worker, Cesar wanted to help. This . . . story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the life and work of social activist Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union and fought for equal rights for women, immigrants, and the working poor.

A brief biography of Cesar Chavez, a Mexican American who started the United Farm Workers labor union.

Profiles the life and work of social activist Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union and fought for equal rights for women, immigrants, and the working poor.

Presents a brief biography of Cesar Chavez who fought for the rights of farm workers. His efforts shined a light on the conditions farm workers faced, and he had a lasting impact beyond the fields.

Cesar Chavez is best known for uniting Mexican American farm workers and for his efforts to obtain civil rights for his people. He followed the nonviolent methods of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. A dedicated, stubborn religious leader, Chavez stuck to his cause in spite of tremendous obstacles. With numerous documented quotes from Chavez, union members, and even Pope Paul VI, the Chavez story recounts his difficult early life and how he inspired countless people to advocate for farm worker justice. Students will be guided through their reading with a glossary of important words, a timeline, and references for further reading on the topic.

Contains over five hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about people, places, and events in the history of American labor.

Learn more about Cesar Chavez, the famous Latino American civil rights activist.

Illustrated biography of Cesar Chavez, famous labor leader and civil rights activist who cofounded the National Farm Workers Association. Discusses his childhood, early leadership, protests and other actions, and his legacy. Includes a timeline and bibliography.