SEIU Local 521 - United for Quality Jobs and Quality Public Services

Latino Caucus - Movie Night

May 17, 2008, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

SEIU Local 521, 2302 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95131

The SEIU 521 Latino Caucus presents an important and informative film:

The Fight in the Fields:
Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers' Struggle
Directed by Ray Telles and Rick Tejada-Flores
Winner at the San Antonio Cine Festival for Best Documentary

This historical documentary tells the story of Cesar Chavez, the charismatic founder of the United Farm Workers Union, and the movement that he inspired-one that touched the heart of millions of Americans with the grape and lettuce boycotts, a nonviolent movement that confronted conservative politicians like Ronald Reagan and the powerful Teamsters Union. This chapter of American history recounts an inspiring story of hope and courage against overwhelming odds, a story of poor people taking control of their lives.

Light refreshments will be served.
Sign the Petition for a National Holiday for Cesar E. Chavez online: www.cesarchavezholiday.org

There is also a resolution calling for a National Holiday for Farm Worker leader Cesar E. Chavez on his birthday, March 31: Read SEIU 521 Resolution to Support a National Holiday for Cesar Chavez. Three of our nation’s top entertainers, GRAMMY® Award winning musician Carlos Santana, and acclaimed actors Martin Sheen and Edward James Olmos, have agreed to serve as National Co-Chairs of the effort to win a national holiday for the late founder and president of the United Farm Workers, Cesar E. Chavez, to take place on his birthday March 31. Click here for more information.