Teaching Dolores Huerta and Farmworkers’ Rights
Dolores Huerta is a leading voice in the fight for farmworkers’ rights and labor justice in the United States. As a co-founder of the United Farm Workers (UFW), she helped organize workers, advocate for fair wages and safer working conditions, and bring national attention to the challenges faced by agricultural laborers.
This collection of lesson plans supports PreK–12 educators in teaching about the struggles of farmworkers and the broader history of labor organizing. Through these resources, students examine how agricultural workers have used collective action—from strikes and boycotts to grassroots campaigns—to demand fair treatment and protections.
Resources in this collection include:
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The history and impact of the United Farm Workers (UFW)
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Nonviolent protest and grassroots organizing
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The role of Dolores Huerta in advancing labor rights
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The experiences and challenges faced by farmworkers
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Connections between labor activism and the civil rights movement
Designed for classroom use, these materials support instruction in U.S. history, civics, ethnic studies, and social justice while helping students understand how collective action has shaped labor rights and working conditions.
