jul 1, 1965 - Start of the Delano Grape Strike
Description:
In September 1965, Filipino American farm workers, organized by the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC), initiated the Delano grape strike to protest for higher wages. Chavez and his largely Mexican American supporters voted to support them. The strike covered an area of over 400 square miles; Chavez divided the picketers among four quadrants, each with a mobile crew led by a captain.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 1, 1965
Now
~ 59 years ago