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Bill Smith and Mark Erenberg
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On the left, Bill Smith, administrative assistant for Obreros Unidos (United Workers), the Wisconsin migrant farm workers' union. On the right, Mark Erenberg, an economist. They are at a hearing. Both men advocated for better working conditions for migrant farm workers.Strikes in Wisconsin were organized by the Obreros Unidos, an independent farm worker labor union effort in the 1960s.
1967
Giffey, David
Publication Information
| Creator | Giffey, David |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1967 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | South Madison oral history project and migrant farmworker photographs, 1966-1971, 1999-2000 |
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| Call Number | 1114000064 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Farm Worker Swearing In
1967
A farm worker, facing camera, is sworn in before filing a claim for worker’s compensation at the Obreros Unidos union office in Wautoma in 1967. A volunteer union lawyer, back to camera, is adminis...
Jesus Salas and John Schmitt
1967
On the right, Jesus Salas, leader of Obreros Unidos (United Workers), Wisconsin's migrant farm worker union. On the left, John Schmitt, president of the AFL-CIO. They are sitting in a meeting.Strik...
Elderly Farm Worker Taking Oath
1967
Jesus Salas, right, is the leader of Obreros Unidos (United Workers), a Chicano migrant workers' rights group started in the 1960s for the improvement of working conditions in Wisconsin's agricultu...
Obreros Unidos at Industrial Commission Hearing
1966
Obreros Unidos (United Workers) leaders, members and supporters at an Industrial Commission Hearing at Waushara County Courthouse. On the right, standing with his arms folded and wearing a jacket i...
Jesus Salas at Industrial Commission Hearing
1966
Jesus Salas, seated at left, is with workers at one of six Industrial Hearings in Wisconsin. The Waushara County Courthouse hearing discussed the issue of paying minimum wages to migrant farm work...
Union Supporters Cheering at Waushara Rally
1966
A group of National Farm Workers Association members and supporters applauding rally speakers in front of Waushara County Courthouse. A march to the rally was led by Jesus Salas, Obreros Unidos (Un...
