Asian Americans

Question 1

Delano Grape Strike Sept. 8, 1965

Answer 1

Filipino Migrant pickers strike against Delano Grape Farms in CA for better working conditions and health care, livable wages (6% raise after). Also the union was allowed to bargain with the farmers.

Question 2

Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee

Answer 2

Started by Larry Itliong, in response to working conditions in farms for migrant workers.

Question 3

Murder of Vincent Chin

Answer 3

June 23, 1982- 2 autoworkers killed him because they thought he was japanese, he was chinese. Very anti-japanese in America. Men were charged $3000 fine, 3 yr probation (Manslaughter) because they aren’t the type of people you put in jail, Cry for anti- hate crime legislation

Question 4

third world liberation Front

Answer 4

1968- w/ Black Student Union at San Fran State, 5-month strike that demands radical change with white accepting heavy admission.

Question 5

Larry Itliong

Answer 5

Lead the grape strike, formed unions, recognized workers rights.