aug 22, 1966 - Founding of the United Farm Workers Union
Description:
A merging of the National Farm Workers Association and the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, the Union organized many strikes to revolutionize farm workers' rights. Leaders of the Union were Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Gilbert Padilla, and Larrry Itliong.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 22, 1966
Now
~ 59 years ago