United Farm Workers

The LATimes has a comprehensive article on the union headed by the late Cesar Chavez. For those of us who care about Fair Trade and working conditions EVERYWHERE, this article paints a grim picture of a union that was once one of the most closely watched social groups in the country.

The second article in the series reveals how Cesar's family has taken advantage of the UFW's name and reputation, to benefit from the complex web of charities that depend on the union.

UPDATE: This particular article in the series, reviews the decisions in the late 70's which continue to haunt the UFW today. This might be the best article in the series. I have to say, Dolores Huerta comes across as a power-hungry member of Cesar's inner circle.