Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject: Social Studies. (2002) Traces the life of Cesar Chavez, a migrant farm worker who during the 1950's became a labor organizer for agricultural workers. Documents his accomplishments as the founder of the National Farm Workers Association, which valiantly fought to improve wages and working conditions for its members. Details his 1966 successful negotiation for the first collective bargaining agreement for farm workers and the establishment of the first comprehensive union health benefits for farm workers and their families.
Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:21:24