National Farm Workers Association

The National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) began in 1962 as the result of a couple organizations for farm workers joining together. These farm workers were primarily migrant Mexican or Philipino workers. Once the various union and community organizations were combined, they eventually changed their name to the United Farm Workers (UFW). The key figures in the creation of the National Farm Workers Association were Dolores Huerta and César Chávez. By 1965, the National Farm Workers Association had 1,200 members. Today, the United Farm Workers are the oldest and largest farm workers union in the United States with over 10,000 members. You can learn more about history of the National Farm Workers Association at the Library Of Congress Research Guide: United Farm Workers Union. You can also check out the United Farm Workers website which includes updates and recent news about their work.

Buttons - National Farm Workers Association (NFWA)

Queremos un contrato
A button with the NFWA logo and writing that says "Queremos un Contrato". The background has green, white, and red vertical stripes that mimic the design of the Mexican flag.
Boycott grapes
A red button with the NFWA logo and text that says "Boycott Grapes".
Don't buy Red Coach lettuce
A red and white button that has the NFWA logo and text that says "Don't Buy Red Coach Lettuce".
Justicia dignidad
A red and white button that has the NFWA logo and text that says "Justicia Dignidad". There is also an image of a strawberry next to the NFWA logo.
Viva la causa!
A red and white button with the NFWA logo and text that says "Viva la Causa!".
Huelga! NFWA
A red and white button that says "Huelga! NFWA" and has a logo for the NFWA.
Non-violence is our strength
A black and white button that has an image of Cesar Chavez, one of the founders of the NFWA. There is also a NFWA logo with text that says "Non-violence is our strength".
Bring justice to America's fields in '76
A button depicting a farm worker in a field. The colors of the field and sky mimic the stars and stripes design of the United States flag. The text says "Bring justice to America's fields in '76" and there is a NFWA logo.

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Here is a video featuring César Chávez talking about the NFWA's boycott of Red Coach Lettuce. One of the buttons in this exhbit specifically brings up Red Coach Lettuce and can be connected to this boycott in particular.