mexican american migrant agricultural laborers

Describes the life and accomplishments of Cesar Chavez, who overcame the obstacles of poverty and prejudice to create the first successful union for American farm workers.

A brief biography of Cesar Chavez, discussing his early life on his family's farm and the reasons why he was inspired to organize a union to ensure the fair treatment of migrant farm workers. Presented in Spanish and English.

Presents the life of Cesar Chavez, focusing primarily on his work organizing the National Farm Workers Association and working for improved working and living conditions for all Mexican Americans.

"A biography of Cesar Chavez, a social activist, union organizer, and spokesperson for the poor. Also profiled are two prominent individuals, who are associated through the influences they had on one another, the successes they achieved, or the goals they worked toward. Includes recommended readings and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the life of Cesar Chavez, explaining why he and his family were forced to become migrant farm workers during the Great Depression, and discussing his role in unionizing farm workers to fight for better pay and working conditions.

Tells the story of Cesar Chavez and his fight to win dignity and justice for migrant farmworkers through the United Farm Workers union, and includes essays, letters, and poems contributed by men and women who participated on both sides of the struggle.

Discusses the life and achievements of Cesar Chavez as a workers' rights activist.

Presents excerpts and transcripts from the speeches of American labor leader Cesar Chavez, organizer of the first farm workers union in the United States.

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.

Looks at the life of Cesar Chavez and discusses his work to unionize and ensure the rights of migrant farm workers.