The Delano grape strike in 1965 is one of the most important events in American history. When one thinks of the United Farm Workers (UFW) Union, most people think of Cesar Chavez or Dolores Huerta. However, before the Delano grape strike, there was not UFW. There was the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC) and the National Farm Workers of America (NFWA).
At an event on Sunday, January 18, 2009, from 12 noon to 5 p.m., Andy Imutan, will speak on his experiences as a striker in the Delano grape strike, and about the importance of Filipino Americans to the overall labor movement. The event will take place at the Sacramento County Sheriff Florin Service Center at 7000 65th Street in Sacramento.
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