huerta, dolores

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.

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.

An illustrated look at the life and accomplishments of Dolores Huerta, who fought to ensure fair and safe work places for migrant workers. Includes a timeline and resources for teachers.

Presents a brief biography of Dolores Huerta, describing her efforts in the 1960s to organize migrant workers in California into a union that became the United Farm Workers.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Dolores Huerta, who became an outspoken activist in the twentieth century, describing her childhood in New Mexico, her work with C?sar Ch?vez and the National Farm Workers Association, and other related topics.

Describes the efforts in the 1960s of Dolores Huerta to organize migrant workers in California into a union which became the United Farm Workers.

Describes the partnership between Dolores Huerta and C?sar Ch?ves, the founding of the National Farm Workers Association, and their combined efforts to improve working conditions for agricultural laborers. Presented in English and Spanish.

A labor leader of the 20th century, Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez cofounded the National Farm Workers Association, forerunner of the United Farm Workers of America (UFW). She was among the few powerful female union leaders and one of the only Hispanic women to achieve such an important position.