Although she’s never worked in the fields, she believes her gender gives her a close connection to the lives of the women who do. She became secretary-treasurer, but not president.ĭoes it make a difference? The UFW has chosen a new president, Teresa Romero, who says it does. Dolores Huerta, the union’s fiery co-founder, faced down growers and negotiated many of the union’s contracts. Women make up almost one-third of all agricultural laborers, but the presidents and most top leaders of the United Farm Workers have invariably been men. Retiring UFW President Arturo Rodriguez heads the march. The march was organized by the United Farm Workers union, and celebrated the birthday of union founder Cesar Chavez.
Migrant farm workers and their supporters march in Salinas to protest immigration raids.
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