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Economy Furniture Company Strike Flyer
Strike flyer from Lucha of Austin asking for support for strikers against Economy Furniture. Provides short history of the strike and asks consumers not to shop at stores selling "scab furniture".
Economy Furniture Company Union Vote Advertisement
Voting advertisement endorsed by the UIU encouraging workers at the Economy Furniture Company to vote in favor of unionization.
"Valley of Tears"
A report in the Daily Texan about alleged abuse and harassment of striking workers by local law enforcement. Includes quotations and background information.
"40 on march to Washington"
This news clipping reports on the march immediately before the mass-arrest in Mississippi
"Texas farm workers are back on the road"
A local newsclipping reporting on the mass-arrest of Union marchers.
"35 farm workers arrested, freed"
A newsclipping reporting the mass-arrest during the Union march on Washington.
Texas Farm Workers Union Petition
This petition demanded the Texas State Legislature grant farm workers the right to collective bargaining.
"Farm Workers and the 80's"
An official Union publication on the future of the farm workers' struggle.
"Campesinos"
A promotional flyer created by the Texas Farm Workers Union.
Texas Farm Workers Union Membership Card
Farm workers carried cards like this to prove their union membership and assert their right to collective bargaining.