United Farm Workers

Celebrating the Legacy of Cesar Chavez: UFW 50th Anniversary

Written By: Fr. Dean McFalls, St. Mary’s Church, Stockton CA 95202

Fifty years ago, a quiet farm-worker, together with a diverse gathering of people concerned with the rights and the wellbeing of those who labor in our fields and orchards, founded the United Farm Workers. A grass-roots organization supported by many leaders in the highest levels of American government, the UFW has changed for good the conditions of campesinos (farm workers) and all who work with them throughout the United States.  Continue reading »

UFW Pilgrimage Ends with Direct Message to Brown

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By Mayra Barrios

(bw news) SACRAMENTO, CA – “Today the pilgrimage ends, but the struggle continues,” said Arturo Rodriguez, president
of the United Farm Workers (UFW) at the rally in Sacramento that concluded the 13-day march of the UFW. Continue reading »

UFW Activist Richard Charvez Dies at 81

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Bakersfield, CA – Richard Chavez, advocate for farm workers rights died on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. The United Farm Worker Association (UFW) announced that his death resulted from the complications of a surgery in a hospital in Bakersfield, California. Chavez, born November 12, 1929 in Yuma, Arizona lived 81 years. Continue reading »

Sowing the Seeds of Justice: the Story of Cruz Reynoso

Contractors avoid jail time in Ma. Isabel Vasquez death

Stockton, CA / Bilingual Weekly

No jail, just community service, probation and a fine. Continue reading »

Commentary: Demanding Justice for Ma. Isabel

by John Morearty / Bilingual Weekly Contributor

A hundred people, brown and white young and old, stood Monday noon on the steps of the downtown San Joaquin County Courthouse. Continue reading »