Traces the life and accomplishments of Mexican American labor leader Cesar Chavez, who founded the United Farm Workers union to promote better wages and working conditions for migrants and other farm workers.
An autobiographical narrative, followed by excerpts from related stories, a newspaper article, a memoir, a poem, and a biographical sketch of the author.
power, hope, and struggle in Cesar Chavez's farm worker movement
Pawel, Miriam
2009
A comprehensive narrative of the origin and history of the United Farms Workers union begun by activist Cesar Chavez, who challenged the grape industry in California on behalf of immigrant farm workers.