RAZ Vocabulary Y: The Life of Cesar Chavez reading
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The Grass-Roots Protest: A Story of Boycott, Civil Disobedience, and Labor Union
The story is about a group of factory workers who, tired of drudgery jobs and meager pay, form a labor union and successfully use a boycott, picket line and civil disobedience to protest for better working conditions and higher wages with the support of the community.
Open full readingJuan the Peacemaker: A Story of Nonviolence and Fair Treatment for Migrant Farm Workers
Juan, a migrant farm worker, leads a peaceful protest against a labor contractor's mistreatment, resulting in fair and safe working conditions for all.
Open full readingThe Great Animal Strike: A Nonviolent Fight for Fair Wages
A group of animals in a small village form a labor union and go on a nonviolent strike to fight for better wages, ultimately succeeding and becoming an inspiration for the community.
Open full readingThe Brave Souls of Justice: Standing Up for What's Right
This story is about the history of civil disobedience and nonviolent protests, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of labor unions, migrant farm workers, and grassroots movements in the fight for justice and equality.
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