Baldemar Velasquez

Baldemar Velasquez is a prominent labor leader and activist known for advocating for the rights of farmworkers and immigrant laborers in the United States. He founded the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC), which focuses on improving working conditions, wages, and rights for agricultural workers, particularly in the Midwestern and Eastern U.S. Velasquez has played a significant role in organizing workers and engaging in negotiations with large agricultural companies to secure fair treatment for laborers. His efforts have highlighted the challenges faced by those in the agricultural industry and have contributed to the broader labor rights movement.