Question

6.What was the main goal and success of the United Farm Workers under Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta? (slide 6)

one paragraph in 5-6 sentences

Answer 1

The main goal of the United Farm Workers (UFW) under Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta was to improve the working conditions and rights of farmworkers, who were often exploited and marginalized in the agricultural industry. They organized strikes, boycotts, and protests to demand fair wages, access to clean drinking water, and protections from dangerous pesticides. Their most notable success was in securing collective bargaining rights for farmworkers in California through the passage of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act in 1975. This legislation allowed workers to negotiate with their employers for better pay and working conditions, marking a significant victory for the UFW and the farmworkers they represented.