Farm Workers Movement

The Farm Workers Movement, primarily in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, aimed to improve the working conditions, wages, and rights of agricultural laborers, many of whom were Hispanic and migrant workers. Led by figures like Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers (UFW) organization, the movement advocated for fair treatment, including the right to unionize. It employed strategies such as strikes, boycotts, and protests to raise awareness and pressure growers for better contracts. The movement significantly highlighted the struggles of farm workers and led to greater recognition of their contributions and rights.