Struggle in the fields Flashcards
When does the NFWA strike begin?
September 16, 1965
Why is the strike by the filipinos successful?
because the workers strike right before harvest season, so they have leverage and the growers need them to move their product before it spoils
Where does the filipino strike occur
Coachella Valley
How long does the NFWA believe their strike will last?
days or weeks
Who is the dragon lady?
Dolores Huerta
How does the NFWA spread their message?
through murals and paintings
What does NFWA stand for?
National Farm Workers Association
Why is Eliseo Medina similar to the NFWA
both are young and inexperienced, lacking funds and being to strikes in important cities
What is Medina’s job?
labor organizer
List the names of the growers that the NFWA is striking against?
Di Giorgio Corporation Scheleny Liquor farms other grape wine producers= Gallo Christian Brothers Paul Masson Almaden Franzia Brothers Noviate
Who is Jerry Cohen?
attorney for the NFWA
What type of support do LULAC, Corky Gonzalez and Tijerina provide the striking farm workers?
in the book?
What effect does Chave’s hunger strike have on the NFWA?
The fast has an incredibly strong influence on the NFWA
Does Chaves hunger strike create internal dissension or dies it unify the strike?
both, at the begining people thought he was taking a time out and they wanted a leader that would take action not a passive aggressive person. But in the end it united the party by showing his dedication to the cause.
What is the significance of the senate hearings?
brought national attention to the strike. Received support from Bobby Kennedy - Robert Kennedy
