United Farm Workers (UFW)

The United Farm Workers (UFW) is a labor union founded in the 1960s to improve working conditions for farmworkers in the United States, particularly those of Hispanic and Latino descent. It was established by activists like César Chávez and Dolores Huerta to advocate for fair wages, better working conditions, and workers' rights. The UFW is known for organizing strikes and boycotts, notably the grape boycott, to draw attention to the struggles of farmworkers. Its efforts have helped shape labor laws and increase awareness of agricultural workers' challenges, promoting social justice within the agricultural sector.