Decline of the Farm Labor Movement in California: Organizational Crisis and Political Change
- 1 October 1992
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Critical Sociology
- Vol. 19 (3) , 3-36
- https://doi.org/10.1177/089692059201900301
Abstract
This paper interprets the reversal of the farm labor movement in California during the 1980s as part of an overall decline in a general cycle of protest as well as a reversal of opportunities for changes in class relations that this movement stimulated. More specifically, three factors account for the failure of collective bargaining to become fully established in California's agribusiness. The United Farm Workers union (UFW) experienced a serious internal crisis during the late 1970s that resulted in the departure of key officials and staff members. A change in administration in the governor's office led to the appointment of officials antagonistic to farm labor unionization. In this climate, grower tactics to prevent or delay unionization became more effective.Keywords
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