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What does it mean?
Unions have helped others; farm workers want the same and will fight for it.
In plain terms
Others benefited from unions; we want one and will fight for it.
What can you take from it?
Fight for a union as others have.

Where it applies

  • labor organizing
  • negotiations
  • historical reflection

Putting it to work

  • study union history
  • commit to long-term goals

Questions to consider

  • What can unions achieve?
  • How long will it take?

Another view

Growing unions requires significant time and resources.

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