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2003., DeLancey Printing, Inc. Call No: 331.88 INT Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The history of a group of teamsters who formed for better benefits and wages in the early twentieth century.
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1990., Silver Burdett Press Call No: 921 RANDOLPH Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: History of the civil rights movementSummary Note: A biography of the civil rights activist who organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, which acted as a labor union for Pullman car porters.
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2012., Greenhaven Press Call No: 338.47 ARE Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: At issueSummary Note: "Are Players' Unions Good for Professional Sports Leagues?: Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates, a quick grounding in the issues, and a challenge to critical thinking skills"--
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2006., Juvenile, World Almanac Library Call No: 741.5 CHA Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)View cover image provided by Mackin Series Title: Graphic biographiesSummary Note: Biography of Cesar Chavez, who moved from farm to farm as a young boy and grew up to organize and lead the National Farm Worker's Association.
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By Bruns, Rogerc2011., Greenwood Call No: 331.88 BRU Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Landmarks of the American mosaicSummary Note: Chronicles the drive for a union of one of American society's exploited groups. This is a story of courage and determination, set against the backdrop of the 1960s, a time of assassinations, war protests, civil rights battles, and reform efforts for poor and minority citizens.
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By Shea, Kittyc2005., Juvenile, Compass Point Books Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Compass Point early biographiesSummary Note: Examines the life of Cesar Chavez, explaining why he and his family were forced to become migrant farm workers during the Great Depression, and discussing his role in unionizing farm workers to fight for better pay and working conditions.
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By Hile, Kevinc2008., Lucent Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A biography of Cesar Chavez, Mexican American farm worker and civil rights activist, and discusses his migrant childhood, the events leading up to him organizing strikes and protests to battle unemployment, and includes his founding of the Farm Workers Association, and more.
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c2011., Juvenile, Crabtree Pub. Call No: 921 HUERTA Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Crabtree groundbreaker biographiesSummary Note: Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Dolores Huerta, who became an outspoken activist in the twentieth century, describing her childhood in New Mexico, her work with Cesar Chavez and the National Farm Workers Association, and other related topics.
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[2017], Adolescent, Zest Books Call No: HI-INT 363.37 SEI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: This book examines the events leading up to the fire, including a close look at how fashion and the desire for consumer goods---driven in part by the excess of the Gilded Age---created an unsustainable culture of greed.
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[2016]., Pre-adolescent, Abrams Books for Young Readers Call No: AMERICAN HISTORY NF FAR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A biography of American labor activist Fannie Sellins.
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1995., Twayne Publishers Call No: 331.88 MOO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Social movements past and presentSummary Note: In this comprehensive overview of the fascinating and rich history of the struggles of farmers and farm workers [the authors] highlight the drama of certain events and the courage and charisma of the individuals who have participated in these movements. It covers the violent protests of the colonial period, the Civil War, the common 1860-1920 alliances with labor, the creation of the Farm Bureau, lobbying, agribusiness, the National Farmers' Organization, and much more.
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By Soto, Gary2000., Juvenile, Persea Books Call No: 921 DELACRUZ Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Profiles the Mexican American woman who spent her early years as a migrant farm worker and later became the first female organizer for the United Farm Workers.
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By McNeese, Timc2007., Chelsea House Call No: 331.88 McN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents only Series Title: Reform movements in American history
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By McNeese, Timc2008., Chelsea House Call No: 331.88 MCN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents Series Title: Reform movements in American historySummary Note: Introduces students to the Labor Movement, discussing the people, legislation, and events that shaped the movement, as well as its impact on American history in the twentieth century.
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1994., Juvenile, Franklin Watts Call No: 331.544 ALT Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Text and accompanying photographs recount the history of the events that shaped the migrant work force in the United States.
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By Gay, Kathlync2006., Morgan Reynolds Pub. Call No: 923 .31 73 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents Series Title: American workersSummary Note: A biography of Mary Harris Jones, the union organizer who worked tirelessly for the rights of workers.
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c2007., Juvenile, Capstone Press Call No: 921 JONES Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents Series Title: Graphic library.Summary Note: An account of the life of Mary "Mother" Jones, a leading labor union and child labor activist in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Presented in graphic format.
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2006., New Press : Distributed by W.W. Norton Call No: 338.7 LIC Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Presents a collection of essays that examine the largest corporation in America and includes information on its history and development as well as its impact on the American economy.
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Juvenile Call No: Biography CHAVEZ Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Cub reporter meets famous AmericansSummary Note: Learn how Cesar (Chavez) fought to make the United States a fairer, safer place to work and live. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.