1968 Delano Grape Strike

The 1968 Delano Grape Strike was a labor strike by farmworkers in California, primarily led by the United Farm Workers (UFW), co-founded by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. Workers demanded better wages, working conditions, and the right to unionize. The strike began in Delano when Filipino grape pickers joined forces with Mexican workers, highlighting issues of exploitation in agriculture. The movement gained national support, leading to boycotts of non-union grapes. Ultimately, the strike contributed to the establishment of the UFW and improved labor rights for farmworkers, marking a significant moment in the American labor and civil rights movements.