chavez, cesar

Simple Spanish text presents the life story of the Mexican American labor leader who achieved justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union to protect their rights.

While on detention for passing notes during a history lesson on Cesar Chavez, Kenneth and Aleesa are transported to a vineyard in the 1960s, where they see first-hand what Chavez, the union strikes, and the Schenley boycott did for migrant workers.

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.

An easy-to-read biography of the Mexican American who organized the agricultural laborers' struggles for better pay and working conditions.

"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.

Biography of the Mexican-American labor activist who organized and led the braceros, or migrant farm workers, in their struggle for better working conditions.

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.

Provides information on the life of Cesar Chavez, discussing his childhood, emergence as a labor leader, activism, legacy, and other related topics.

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.