Davis, Barbara J.

The national grape boycott : a victory for farmworkers / by Barbara J. Davis. - Minneapolis, MN : Compass Point Books, 2008. - 96 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm. - Snapshots in history .

Includes index and glossary.

Includes bibliographic references.

Taking a stand -- Hard work for little money -- Organizing workers -- A leader from the fields -- La Causa -- The grape boycott begins -- National action -- A continuing struggle.

Provides detailed information on activist Cesar Chavez's 1966 leading of a nationwide boycott of table grapes, to draw attention to the plight of farmworkers. Includes source notes and timeline.

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Chavez, Cesar, 1927-1993.


United Farm Workers--History.


Mexican Americans.

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