Filipino Farmworkers: UFW's Unsung Heroes
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Filipino farmworkers, led by Larry Itliong, initiated the Delano grape strike in 1965, challenging low wages and harsh conditions. Their actions, along with César Chávezs National Farm Workers Association, led to the formation of the United Farm Workers union. However, recent revelations about Chávezs behavior and the overlooked Filipino role in the movement have sparked calls for a more comprehensive understanding of the farmworker justice movement.
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