Struggle in the Fields Flashcards
When does the NFWA strike commence?
September 16, 1965.
Why is the first strike by the Filipinos successful?
It is successful because the workers strike right before harvest season, so they have leverage and the growers need them to move their produce before it spoils.
Where does the Filipino strike occur?
Coachella Valley.
How long does the NFWA believe their strike will last?
Days or weeks.
How is the Dragon Lady?
Dolores Huerta.
How does the NFWA spread their message?
Through murals and paintings.
What does the acronym NFWA stand for?
National Farm Workers Association.
Why is Eliseo Medina similar to the NFWA?
Both are young, lacking funds, inexperienced and begin strikes in important cities.
What is Medina’s job?
Labor organizer.
List the names of the various grower’s that the NFWA is striking against.
Di Giorgio Corporation and Schenley Liquor farms.
Other grape wine producers:
Gallo, Christian Brothers, Paul Masson, Almaden, Franzia Brothers and Noviate.
Who is Jerry Cohen?
Attorney for the NFWA.
What type of support do LULAC, Corky Gonzales and Tijerina provide the striking farm workers?
No support. (?)
What effect does Chavez’s hunger strike have on the NFWA?
The fast has an incredibly strong influence on the NFWA.
Does Chavez’s hunger strike create internal dissension or does it unify the strike?
Both. Initially is causes dissension because the party thought he was trying to play God, or was “taking a time out” and they wanted a leader that would take action, not who passive aggressive. But in the end is unified the party by showing his dedication to the cause and made each individual reflection on whether or not they wanted to stick to the cause till the end, it helped renew their dedication.
What is the significance of the Senate hearings?
Brought national attention to the strike.
Received support from Bobby Kennedy.
