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Ag Worker Group Gains First Pact For Union Setup
The National Farm Workers Association signed a one year contract with Schenley 140 grape harvesters in Delano California raising hourly pay to 1.75 and establishing a union shop and hiring hall. The agreement allows 72 hour union notice for worker needs and leaves fringe benefits to future talks. Cesar Chavez called it a milestone in U.S. agricultural labor history and leaders see it as a precedent for other crops and growers.
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Los Angeles
APO
The
National Farm Workers Assoiation
Fas HS
Theumoen and
Sehenely Industries Ince
Delano
California Valley
Schenley
Unin
Delano Area
Sacramento
Digiorgio Corp
Digiorgio
Cesar Chavez
U.S. Agriculture
Jim Drake