September and October, 1952, 1952

The main topic during September is Francisco Cano, a Mexican contract worker sent to Washington by Galarza to complain to the Mexican Ambassador about his exploitation at the hands of California growers. Details on the Cano mission appear in the correspondence of Galarza and in an NAWU press release (Sept 9). Readers interested in the union's work with strawberry farmers in Louisiana might consult a two-page narrative by Mitchell on the background and current operations of the Louisiana Fruit and Vegetable Producers Union (Oct 7). Thre was a very important meeting of the NAWU National Executive Board held in Louisiana on October 24 and 25; the papers include the minutes and a set of resolutions which set forth the future plans of the union