The United Farm Workers union has an interesting past, and it's all thanks to Philip Vera Cruz. This biography tells the story an unsung hero and Filipino farm worker that led the historic Delano strike, grape boycott, and the formation of the United Farm Workers union-part of the Leaders Like Us series.
Philip Vera Cruz came to the United States from the Philippines in search of an education. Instead, he had to work different jobs to survive. Learn about how he and other Filipino farm workers, the manongs, started the historic strike in Delano, California that led to a grape boycott and the birth of the United Farm Workers union. Learn all about Philip's early life, struggles, and all of his accomplishments.
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| ISBN: | 9781731656049 |
| Publication date: | 1st March 2023 |
| Author: | Karen Su |
| Illustrator: | Arlo Li |
| Publisher: | Discovery Library an imprint of Rourke Educational Media |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 24 pages |
| Series: | Leaders Like Us |
The United Farm Workers union has an interesting past, and it's all thanks to Philip Vera Cruz. This biography tells the story an unsung hero and Filipino farm worker that led the historic Delano strike, grape boycott, and the formation of the United Farm Workers union-part of the Leaders Like Us series.Philip Vera Cruz came to the United States from the Philippines in search of an education.
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Philip Vera Cruz was written by Karen Su and published by Discovery Library an imprint of Rourke Educational Media
Philip Vera Cruz has 24 pages
Yes it is part of Leaders Like Us series
£8.06, reduced from £8.95. Temporarily Out Of Stock.