farmworker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of farmworker
Example Sentences
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In the state’s ethnic studies curriculum, Chávez is taught alongside other key figures such as Dolores Huerta and Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong, with emphasis on the broader farmworker movement and its diverse contributors.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
“The farmworker movement is a leaderful movement, and women have always been part of that leadership,” Ramirez said.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
And for the farmworker women who are leading this work, it feels more urgent than ever that they continue leading.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
“Why after more than 30 years did she keep these secrets?” the 66-year-old Caleas said, referring to Huerta, who has said she did so to protect the farmworker movement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
A Mexican farmworker approached me downtown to ask directions to somewhere. ‘iHijito... ?’ he said.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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