Texas Farm Workers Union collection, 1977-1980.

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Texas Farm Workers Union collection, 1977-1980.

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Contains materials relating to the Texas Farm Workers Union during the late 1970's.

2 in.1 30 min. 16mm motion picture.7 posters.2 45rpm sound discs.13 items memorabilia.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7088146

University of Texas Libraries

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Orendain, Antonio, 1931-

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CIOAC (Organization)

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Jordan, Esteban.

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Texas Farm Workers Union

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The Texas Farm Workers Union (TFWU) was established in August 1975 under the leadership of Antonio Orendain. Wanting a union that was accountable to them, a core of Rio Grande Valley farmworkers supported the foundation of the TFWU. From its inception the union had a difficult time. In addition to the opposition of the growers, the union did not gain the support of the United Farm Workers Union or the AFL-CIO. With little or no funding, the union resorted to "hit-and run" strike tactics to make ...

Castro, Daniel

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