In the memoir Obreros Unidos: The Roots and Legacy of the Farmworkers Movement, noted labor leader Jesus Salas shares an insider’s look at the farmworkers movement, from its roots in southern political uprisings to its lasting legacy of activism.

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These educational materials were designed for students in grades 9­–12.They involve analyzing book passages, conducting research, watching videos, reading primary source documents, listening to oral histories, and analyzing images. The activities focus on the following three themes, which are prevalent throughout Obreros Unidos:

• The history of migrant farmworkers in Wisconsin
• The 1966 migrant march from Wautoma to Madison
• Wisconsin labor law and history

Download the free education materials here.

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