Canadian Farmworkers Union Collection

Selected publications, documents, and other significant items from the complete Canadian Farmworkers Union collection. 500+ publications, documents, and other significant items from the complete CFU archival collection held by the SFU Library's Special Collections. 

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Pesticide Use and Handling in the Fraser Valley Berry Industry

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Date: 1990-06-13
Name(s): Brar, Gurmail, Milen, Robert, Oja, Juri, Ostry, Aleck, Riehm, David, Uppal, Gurwinder
Description: A very important CFU survey of pesticide use by growers and farmworkers. Eighty-nine farmers and 167 farmworkers were interviewed on various aspects of pesticide use on berry farms. Including descriptive accounts of chemical applications. The pesticide Captan was found to be the most widely used chemical in the industry. Another issue is pesticide exposure to children in the fields.

Pesticide Use in the Fraser Valley Berry Picking Industry in British Columbia - Draft Report

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Date: 1990-03-27
Description: An important CFU survey of pesticide use by growers and farmworkers. Eighty-nine farmers and 167 farmworkers were interviewed on aspects of pesticide use on farms. Including descriptive accounts of chemical applications. Captan was found to be the most widely used chemical in the industry. Another issue is pesticide exposure to children in the fields. See Final Report: Pesticide Use and Handling in the Fraser Valley Berry Industry.

Pesticide Use Project 1989 Literature Search

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Date: 1989-09-01
Description: A survey of literature, briefs and abstracts on pesticide use.

Pesticides in BC Agriculture

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Date: 1983-02-01
Name(s): Eaton, Rex
Description: A comprehensive BC provincial study in the application of pesticides by family farm members, hired farmworkers, and contracted applicators. Reviews specific pesticides in use, toxicities and worker exposure. Also, stats of BC agricultural labour force and overview of crops. Extensive reference notes.

Pesticides: Comments on Worker Protection Standards for Agricultural Pesticides

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Date: 1988-10-25
Description: An important brief with comments on the USA - EPA's proposed 'Worker Protection Standards for Agricultural Pesticides'. Includes proposed changes to the EPA text.

Photo Display Project Proposal

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Date: 1984-03-22
Name(s): Cavanaugh, Judy
Description: Original proposal 'Farmworkers At Work' for the photo project called 'I Would Like To Tell You A Story... Health and Safety Regulations Now!'.

Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) -Surrey Farmworker Childcare Project

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Date: 1992-01-01
Description: Are you a farmworker looking for childcare services for your children? Circa 1992-95.

Raj Chouhan President Canadian Farmworkers Union Business Card

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Date: 1981-10-01
Description: Canadian Farmworkers Union, National Headquarters

Raj Chouhan's Resignation Press Statement

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Date: 1986-03-17
Name(s): Chouhan, Raj
Description: Raj Chouhan's resignation as President of the Canadian Farmworkers Union.

Raj Chouhan's Speech - A Time to Rise

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Date: 1983-09-18
Name(s): Chouhan, Raj
Description: This speech was given at a Solidarity Coalition public event against the BC provincial governments 'Restraint' cutbacks.

Raj Chouhan's Speech - Consultation on Racism

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Date: 1980-04-12
Name(s): Chouhan, Raj
Description: An important speech linking 'racist' attacks in Lower Mainland, BC with the history of racism in government immigration and work policies. Mentions recent Klu Klux Klan activities in Vancouver, and the role of mainstream media in 'propogating racism'. Includes recommended conference resolutions on issues of racism.

Raj Chouhan's Speech at BC Conference of the United Church of Canada in Victoria

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Date: 1980-05-13
Name(s): Chouhan, Raj
Description: An appeal for church support in the farmworkers struggle. A brief overview of farmworkers working conditions and CFU activities during the first year.

Raj Chouhan's Speech at the 1985 Farmworkers Fund Raising Dinner and Dance

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Date: 1985-10-19
Name(s): Chouhan, Raj
Description: Raj Chouhan's speech at the CFU's annual benefit dinner. 600 supporters attend An Evening with Farmworkers Fund Raising Dinner and Dance at the RCA Forum in Richmond. Guest speaker UFW Pres Cesar Chavez.

Raj Chouhan's Speech at the IPANA Convention, New York

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Date: 1980-08-16
Name(s): Chouhan, Raj
Description: Raj Chouhan shares a story about his first meeting with IPANA Vancouver.

Raj Chouhan's Speech at the Montreal Support Committee Public Meeting

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Date: 1980-12-05
Name(s): Chouhan, Raj
Description: A general overview of farmworkers unjust working conditions and the activities of the CFU. Issues of immigrants, discrimination and racism.