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The document discusses the Grape Boycott led by the United Farm Workers (UFW) against California grape growers due to Governor George Deukmejian's failure to enforce farm labor laws, which has resulted in the exploitation of farm workers. Cesar Chavez criticizes Deukmejian for prioritizing corporate interests over workers' rights during a boycott tour in Boston, garnering support from local politicians and community leaders. The document also highlights the historical context of farm worker struggles, including memorials for those who lost their lives advocating for labor rights, and addresses the dangers of pesticides used in agriculture.

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Which statement best describes the grape boycott that began in 1965?

The protest that began in the fields in Delano grew into a broader boycott that asked for help from consumers in urban areas. By 1970, the UFW grape boycott was a success. Table grape growers signed their first union contracts, granting workers better pay, benefits, and protections.

What happened in the grape boycott?

The boycott had the potential to exert real economic pressure on the growers, perhaps even enough to finally bring them to the negotiating table. But the strike was more than an economic issue to the farm workers of Delano: it was about their basic rights as American workers.

What is the significance of the 1965-1970 Delano Grape Strike and boycott?

From 1966 to 1970, the UFWOC carried out a successful international consumer boycott on grapes by picketing outside of grocery stores across the U.S. and Canada and spreading awareness about the movement in Europe.

What describes the grape boycott that began in 1965?

On September 8, 1965, over 800 Filipino farmworkers affiliated with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC) struck ten grape vineyards around Delano. They demanded a raise both in their hourly wages, from $1.25 to $1.40, and in the piece rate (the pay a worker earned for each box of grapes packed).

What was the goal of the 1964-1970 grape boycott?

Delano grape strike Date September 7, 1965 July 29, 1970 Location Delano, California Goals Increased wages and working conditions Methods Strikes, boycotting, demonstrations8 more rows

Why did some Americans boycott grapes?

United Farm Workers leaders turned to Americans for help, asking them to boycott grapes in support of their fight for higher pay and better working conditions. At the height of the boycott, 17 million Americans participated.

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