A biography of Cesar Chavez, social activist, union organizer, and spokesperson for the poor. Also profiled are Terence V. Powderly, who led the Knights of Labor, one of the most important early labor organizations in the United States, and Dolores Huerta, who worked with Cesar Chavez to found and organize what would become the United Farm Workers of America, and who has also encouraged Hispanic American women to run for office.

Profile : Terence V. Powderly -- Cesar Chavez. Chronology and introduction to Chavez's life ; The early years ; Education of an organizer ; The birth of la causa ; Union strikes and civil rights ; Struggles with the Teamsters ; Winning awards and settling old scores -- Profile : Dolores Huerta.