In the 1960s, Latinos began to demand equal rights and respect. One such group was Mexican-American farm workers. These men and women worked on California’s fruit and vegetable farms. They often worked long hours for little pay. César Chávez was the group’s leader. With help from many, especially Dolores Huerta, Chávez believed that the farm workers should organize into a union. In 1962, he helped establish the National Farm Workers Association. In 1966, Chávez merged this group with a Filipino agricultural union. Together, they formed the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC). California’s grape growers refused to recognize the farm workers union. As a result, Chávez called for a nationwide boycott of grapes. His plan worked. In 1970, the grape growers finally signed contracts with the UFWOC. The new contracts guaranteed union workers higher pay and granted them other benefits. Latinos also wanted greater recognition of their culture. Puerto Ricans demanded that schools offer classes taught in their native language. In 1968, Congress passed the Bilingual Education Act. This law funded bilingual and cultural programs for students who did not speak English. Latinos began organizing politically during the 1960s. Some worked within the two-party system. Others created an independent Latino political movement. José Angel Gutiérrez, for example, started La Raza Unida (the United People Party). The party ran Latino candidates and won positions in city government offices. 4. Describe the fight lead for farm workers; who, why, results, etc. YOUR ANSWER: 5. What were some of the other areas Latinos advocated for more rights/better treatment? YOUR ANSWER: 6. Who were some of the main people leading these movements? YOUR ANSWER: