Strike at Akerman Farms, 1968

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Title

Strike at Akerman Farms, 1968

Description

This photo is of the first strike organized by the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) at Akerman Farms in Lucas County, Ohio in 1968. Over 500 workers struck for higher pay. The woman standing in the upper left corner is Delphina Mora, loyal FLOC organizer and supporter. The man with a guitar in the lower right corner is one of FLOC's co-founders, Jose Trevino.

Source

https://ohiomemory.org/digital/collection/p16007coll33/id/12632

Citation

“Strike at Akerman Farms, 1968,” Toledo Lucas County Public Library, accessed March 28, 2024, https://tlcpllaborhistory.omeka.net/items/show/277.