User:Adr2018/United Farm Workers

Services
One of the many programs offered to union members were medical clinics created by the UFW and their volunteers. During the grape strike of 1965 in Delano California, medical volunteers notice a lack of affordable and accessible medical facilities for farm workers which cause UFW leadership to begin establishing medical clinics for workers. The first clinics were established within local homes after the strike had begun. Wanting to expand the clinics, the UFW began a lettering campaign in order to solicit donations, which resulted in them receiving needed medical supplies and a trailer to act as additional building for the clinic. These trailers served as the UFW's main clinic in Delano until 1972 when they were closed down in favor of opening the Terronez Clinic.

The Terronez clinic had was staffed by multiple physicians and nurses who recently graduated medical school. There was also a paid administrative staff made up of members of the community. By the end of their first year, the clinic had served and an estimated 23,000 farm workers and their families. Due to its success, the UFW opened other clinics in Calexico and Salinas. By 1978, UFW Executive Board decided to end the programs due to dwindling resources.

1970's
In an attempt to maintain union membership and strength, the UFW began to control the activities of local chapters which resulted in some longtime staffers resigning due to the loss of local autonomy. In 1977 Filipino activist Philip Vera Cruz also left the UFW due to Chavez accepting an invitation from the dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

Robert Kennedy
In March of 1966, Robert Kennedy visited and spoke with union members participating in the Delano grape strike and later conducted a hearing on migrant farm workers with senators George Murphy and Harrison Williams. One year later, Kennedy attended a UFW fundraiser where he felt threatened by a man in the crowd; in response, union members protected Kennedy so he could safely leave the event. Kennedy's connection with and support of the UFW helped to give national momentum to the the grape strike.

Services
One of the many programs offered to union members were medical clinics created by the UFW and their volunteers. During the grape strike of 1965 in Delano California, medical volunteers notice a lack of affordable and accessible medical facilities for farm workers which cause UFW leadership to begin establishing medical clinics for workers. The first clinics were established within local homes after the strike had begun. Wanting to expand the clinics, the UFW began a lettering campaign in order to solicit donations, which resulted in them receiving needed medical supplies and a trailer to act as additional building for the clinic. These trailers served as the UFW's main clinic in Delano until 1972 when they were closed down in favor of opening the Terronez Clinic.

The Terronez clinic was staffed by multiple physicians and nurses who recently graduated medical school. There was also a paid administrative staff made up of members of the community. By the end of their first year, the clinic had served and an estimated 23,000 farm workers and their families. Due to its success, the UFW opened other clinics in Calexico and Salinas. By 1978, UFW Executive Board decided to end the programs due to dwindling resources.

1970's
In an attempt to maintain union membership and strength, the UFW began to control the activities of local chapters which resulted in some longtime staffers resigning. In 1977 prominent Filipino activist Philip Vera Cruz also left the UFW after Chavez accepted a invitation from the dictator Ferdinand Marcos. (general touchups so it flows better).

Robert Kennedy
In March of 1966, Robert Kennedy visited and spoke with union members participating in the Delano grape strike and later conducted a hearing on migrant farm workers with senators George Murphy and Harrison Williams. One year later, Kennedy attended a UFW fundraiser where he felt threatened by a man in the crowd; in response, union members protected Kennedy so he could safely leave the event. Kennedy's connection with and support of the UFW helped to give national momentum to the the grape strike. When Kennedy began to campaign in the democratic primary, the UFW suspended all strikes to campaign along side him leading to high turnout amongst them and their allies. The assassination of Kennedy greatly affected UFW members and their communities. Farm workers in Delano held a mass in his honor. (added more on the Kennedy section since one of the peer reviews asked to add information on how the UFW reacted to his death. There was some info but it was relatively vague. I will look for more sources for it if possible).

Dolores Huerta
(Looking for info on Huerta. A lot of the lit available focuses on Chavez or Huerta post UFW work, so it may be difficult to find through just ASU library).

Services
A variety of services were offered to union members during this early period, such as local medical clinics. During the grape strike of 1965 in Delano California, medical volunteers and UFW leadership began establishing medical clinics for workers due to a noticeable lack of affordable and accessible medical facilities in the area. The first clinics were established within local homes after the strike began. Wanting to expand the clinics, the UFW began sending letters to potential donors and supporters, which resulted in them receiving needed medical supplies and a trailer to act as a additional building for the clinic. These trailers served as the UFW's main clinic in Delano until 1972 when they were closed down in favor of opening the Terronez Clinic. (Changed so it works better in the article).

In 1972 the UFW opened the Terronez Clinic in Delano, California. The clinic was primarily staffed by volunteer doctors and nurses who recently graduated medical school along with and administrative staff made of local supporters. By the end of their first year, the clinic had served an estimated 23,000 farm workers and their families. Due to its success, the UFW opened other clinics in Calexico and Salinas. By 1978, UFW Executive Board decided to end the programs due to dwindling resources. (Changed so it flows better in main article).

1970's
Trying to maintain union membership and strength, the UFW began to control the activities of local chapters which resulted in some longtime staffers resigning. Prominent Filipino activist Philip Vera Cruz also left the UFW in 1977 after Chavez accepted a invitation to visit the Philippines from the then dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

Robert Kennedy
In March of 1966, Robert Kennedy visited and spoke with union members participating in the Delano grape strike and later conducted a hearing on migrant farm workers with senators George Murphy and Harrison Williams. One year later, Kennedy attended a UFW fundraiser where he felt threatened by a man in the crowd; in response, union members protected Kennedy so he could safely leave the event. Kennedy's connection with and support of the UFW helped to give national momentum to the the grape strike. When Kennedy began to campaign in the democratic primary, the UFW suspended all strikes to campaign along side him leading to high turnout amongst them and their allies. The assassination of Kennedy greatly affected UFW members and their communities. Farm workers in Delano held a mass in his honor. (added more on the Kennedy section since one of the peer reviews asked to add information on how the UFW reacted to his death. There was some info but it was relatively vague. I will look for more sources for it if possible).

Dolores Huerta
(Waiting to add more during weekend and after meeting).

Services
A variety of services were offered to union members during this early period, such as local medical clinics. During the grape strike of 1965 in Delano California, medical volunteers and UFW leadership began establishing medical clinics for workers due to a noticeable lack of affordable and accessible medical facilities in the area. The first clinics were established within local homes after the strike began. Wanting to expand the clinics, the UFW began sending letters to potential donors and supporters, which resulted in them receiving needed medical supplies and a trailer to act as a additional building for the clinic. These trailers served as the UFW's main clinic in Delano until 1972 when they were closed down in favor of opening the Terronez Clinic. (Changed so it works better in the article).

In 1972 the UFW opened the Terronez Clinic in Delano, California. The clinic was primarily staffed by volunteer doctors and nurses who recently graduated medical school along with and administrative staff made of local supporters. By the end of their first year, the clinic had served an estimated 23,000 farm workers and their families. Due to its success, the UFW opened other clinics in Calexico and Salinas. By 1978, UFW Executive Board decided to end the programs due to dwindling resources. (Changed so it flows better in main article).

1970's
Trying to maintain union membership and strength, the UFW began to control the activities of local chapters which resulted in some longtime staffers resigning. Prominent Filipino activist Philip Vera Cruz also left the UFW in 1977 after Chavez accepted a invitation to visit the Philippines from the then dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

Robert Kennedy
In March of 1966, Robert Kennedy visited and spoke with union members participating in the Delano grape strike and later conducted a hearing on migrant farm workers with senators George Murphy and Harrison Williams. One year later, Kennedy attended a UFW fundraiser where he felt threatened by a man in the crowd; in response, union members protected Kennedy so he could safely leave the event. Kennedy's connection with and support of the UFW helped to give national momentum to the the grape strike. When Kennedy began to campaign in the democratic primary, the UFW suspended all strikes to campaign along side him leading to high turnout amongst them and their allies. The assassination of Kennedy greatly affected UFW members and their communities. Farm workers in Delano held a mass in his honor. (added more on the Kennedy section since one of the peer reviews asked to add information on how the UFW reacted to his death. There was some info but it was relatively vague. I will look for more sources for it if possible).

Dolores Huerta
By 1973, Dolores Huerta began to act as a lobbyist for the UFW in the California State congress. During this period, she testified in favor of both Latino and Latina voting rights as well as further protections for farm workers. Huerta was instrumental in organizing the large scale boycott of grapes during the 1960s. between 1964 and 1965, Gilbert Padilla and Huerta organized wine and liquor boycotts throughout California. Later, in 1968, Huerta led the boycotts of grapes within the east coast, successfully convincing other unions such as the seafarer union to join their cause while also getting some pro-union neighborhoods in New York to join the boycotting of stores that sold from grapes striking farms.

Instructor feedback
Good stuff! Go ahead and start integrating into the live article. You can add content on Dolores Huerta later.Saguaro23 (talk) 19:52, 21 October 2021 (UTC)