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Their Own Story: The Personal History Of Filipino Immigrants And The Farmworkers Movement

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This book tells the personal stories of Filipino immigrants who worked as farmworkers in the United States. It is a story of struggle, perseverance, and hope.

Philip Vera Cruz: A Personal History of Filipino Immigrants and the Farmworkers Movement

by Craig Scharlin

4.8 out of 5

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The Filipino farmworkers movement began in the 1960s, when Filipino immigrants began to organize for better wages and working conditions. They faced discrimination and violence from growers and law enforcement, but they persevered and eventually won many of their demands.

The Filipino farmworkers movement is a story of courage and determination. It is a story that deserves to be told.

The Filipino Farmworkers Movement

The Filipino farmworkers movement began in the 1960s, when Filipino immigrants began to organize for better wages and working conditions. They were inspired by the success of the United Farm Workers union, which had been founded by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta.

The Filipino farmworkers movement faced many challenges. Growers were often hostile to the union, and law enforcement often sided with the growers. The farmworkers were also often poor and undocumented, which made them vulnerable to exploitation.

Despite the challenges, the Filipino farmworkers movement persevered. They organized strikes and boycotts, and they lobbied for legislation to protect their rights. They also formed their own union, the Filipino Farm Workers Union (FFWU).

The FFWU won many important victories for the farmworkers. In 1972, they negotiated a contract with the California Grape and Tree Fruit League that included a wage increase and improved working conditions. In 1975, they helped to pass the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act, which gave farmworkers the right to organize and bargain collectively.

The Filipino farmworkers movement is a story of courage and determination. It is a story that deserves to be told.

Personal Stories

This book tells the personal stories of Filipino immigrants who worked as farmworkers in the United States. These stories are full of struggle, perseverance, and hope.

One of the stories in this book is about a woman named Juana. Juana came to the United States from the Philippines in the 1960s. She worked as a farmworker for many years, picking grapes, tomatoes, and other crops. She faced discrimination and violence from growers and law enforcement, but she persevered and eventually became a leader in the Filipino farmworkers movement.

Another story in this book is about a man named Jose. Jose came to the United States from the Philippines in the 1970s. He worked as a farmworker for many years, but he eventually became a lawyer and an advocate for the rights of farmworkers.

The stories in this book are a testament to the courage and determination of Filipino immigrants. They are a story that deserves to be told.

This book is a valuable contribution to the history of the Filipino farmworkers movement. It is a story that needs to be told and heard.

The Filipino farmworkers movement is a story of struggle, perseverance, and hope. It is a story that inspires us to fight for justice and equality.

Philip Vera Cruz: A Personal History of Filipino Immigrants and the Farmworkers Movement

by Craig Scharlin

4.8 out of 5