Fighting Teamsters
Inspired by the success of grape workers, lettuce workers sought out UFW representation.
In response, lettuce growers signed sweetheart contracts with the rival Teamsters Union instead without representation from their workers.
“The Teamster Sweetheart Contracts were signed behind the backs of the workers. They came in and did the choosing without giving us a say in who represents us.”
- El Malcriado Leaflet Series No. 10 (1975)
“And we know that when elections come the Teamster Sweetheart Contracts that are hanging like nooses around our necks are going to be lifted and we are going to see the beginning of a brighter future for our families.”
- El Malcriado Leaflet Series No. 10 (1975)
