Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a migrant farm worker named Juan. Juan was a hard-working man who loved to work in the fields, but he didn't like how the labor contractor treated him and his fellow workers.

The labor contractor was always in a hurry and didn't care about the safety of the workers. He would yell at them and make them work faster and faster. Juan knew this was wrong and decided to speak up for himself and his fellow workers.

Juan remembered learning about nonviolence in his childhood and decided to use this approach to solve the problem. He organized a meeting with all the workers and they decided to work together and stand up for their rights.

Juan and the workers went to the labor contractor and calmly explained their grievances. They asked the contractor to treat them with respect and to provide them with safe working conditions.

To their surprise, the labor contractor listened to their concerns and promised to make changes. He provided them with better equipment, fair wages and safe working conditions.

From that day on, Juan and the workers were treated with respect and fairness. They were able to work efficiently and happily, without the fear of being mistreated. Juan was proud of the change he and his fellow workers were able to make by using nonviolence.

Juan's story spread far and wide, and soon, many other farm workers in the land were inspired to stand up for their rights and work in safe and fair conditions. And so, peace and justice flourished in the land, thanks to Juan and his belief in nonviolence.

Reflections

1. What did Juan do when he didn't like how the labor contractor treated him and his fellow workers?
2. How did Juan solve the problem with the labor contractor?
3. What was the outcome of Juan and the workers speaking up for their rights?
4. How did Juan's story inspire other farm workers in the land?
5. Why was Juan proud of the change he and his fellow workers were able to make?