United Farm Workers (UFW) Advocate for Agricultural Workers ca. 1970. Part 1

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In 1962, Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), which merged with another organization in 1966 to become the United Farm Workers (UFW). The UFW aimed to increase wages for agricultural workers. In 1970, the UFW began offering medical benefits to its members. The plan was named after UFW supporter Robert F. Kennedy.

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2 min 14 sec

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