United Farm Workers Union President Arturo Rodriguez admits the union doesn't have 3 million dollars if it is forced to pay Salinas-based lettuce grower, Bruce Church Incorporated.
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Gaspar-jose
02:58
The giant lettuce grower said the UFW's claims of mistreatment of farm workers and improper use of pesticides were false and they alleged the resulting boycott her business. A jury agreed and awarded Bruce Church 2.9 million dollars. The UFW has tried to put this most damaging suit in the best light, saying the original suit against them was for $9 million. Farm workers have supported the union very strongly in the past, but it's been the type of support that is more of a fraternal nature rather than one measured in dollars. And right now, the union needs lots of them. For Latino USA, I'm Jose Gaspar in Keene, California.
Latino USA 12
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02:26 - 02:36
United Farm Workers Union President Arturo Rodriguez admits the union doesn't have 3 million dollars if it is forced to pay Salinas-based lettuce grower, Bruce Church Incorporated.
Gaspar-Jose
United States--California--Keene
United Farm Workers--UFW
Bruce Church Incorporated
Agricultural laborers
Coalitions
Boycotts
Cases
Pesticides
Working class
Interviews--Community leaders
02:58 - 03:35
The giant lettuce grower said the UFW's claims of mistreatment of farm workers and improper use of pesticides were false and they alleged the resulting boycott her business. A jury agreed and awarded Bruce Church 2.9 million dollars. The UFW has tried to put this most damaging suit in the best light, saying the original suit against them was for $9 million. Farm workers have supported the union very strongly in the past, but it's been the type of support that is more of a fraternal nature rather than one measured in dollars. And right now, the union needs lots of them. For Latino USA, I'm Jose Gaspar in Keene, California.