The United Farm Workers

Conditions

• Mexicans thought it was unfair since working conditions were bad with; long hours, low pay and unsafe working conditions
• Were tired of being treated unfair and wanted better working conditions

Actions

• The NFWA joined a strike to stop working until they got better working conditions
• The NFWA, Chavez led a 300 mile pilgrimage from Delano to California state capitol
• The farmworkers tried to stop the sales of grapes

Obstacles

• Employers were not required to negotiate with their workers and could fire them if they joined a union
• Thousands of farmworkers and supporters were jailed, and two of the UFW strikers were killed on the picket line

Achievements

• The Delano growers signed historic contracts with UFWOC in 1969
• There was an immediate rise in wages, and fresh water and toilets were provided. The contract also included a medical plan and even clinics were built in Delano, Salinas and Coachella

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