Strike for Delano Grape Workers

The Delano Grape Workers' Strike began in 1965 when Filipino and Mexican-American grape pickers in California protested for better wages and working conditions. Led by labor leaders like Larry Itliong and Cesar Chavez, the workers aimed to secure union recognition and fair treatment from grape growers. The strike gained national attention, highlighting issues of labor rights and social justice. It lasted several years and eventually led to the formation of the United Farm Workers (UFW) union, which successfully negotiated better contracts, improved labor standards, and focused on the rights of agricultural workers across the United States.