What was the NFWA?

The National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) was founded in 1962 by Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and others to advocate for the rights of farm workers in the United States. It aimed to improve working conditions, wages, and treatment for agricultural laborers, many of whom were migrant workers facing exploitation. The NFWA later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee in 1966 to form the United Farm Workers (UFW), which became a prominent labor union. The organization played a crucial role in the labor movement and raised awareness about the struggles of farm workers.