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Calling for an end to hunger, sexual harassment, and environmental poisoning of farm workers, Chavez said, "We have allowed ourselves to become victims in a democratic society...
...Chavez sharply criticized California Governor George Deukmejian, whom he accused of "letting the growers get away with everything." Chavez said that migrant farm workers, under Deukmejian, have suffered the loss of political rights, the blockage of millions of dollars in lost wages, and rampant union- busting...
...Chavez, who began organizing farm workers in 1962, founded the United Farm Workers four years later. In 1973 he called on a worldwide boycott of grapes, head lettuce, and Gallo wines, protesting growers' refusal to allow union organizing...
...boycott, which ended successfully in 1975, was supported by 17 million American adults, according to a Harris Poll. Chavez has directed a total of 27 boycotts during his tenure as UFW president, each of which he served "successful...
...Deep in my heart. I know I would never be happy if I didn't try to organize the farm workers," Chavez said...