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- Art for Organizing: Canadian Farmworkers Union - Press Release
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A visual art show curated by Craig Berggold at A Space Gallery, Toronto, in conjunction with first 1986 Toronto Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts. The show included 'I would like to tell you a story...' photo narrative and installation by Craig Berggold; documentary photos of tobacco workers by Carole Conde and Karl Beveridge; ESL
Show moreA visual art show curated by Craig Berggold at A Space Gallery, Toronto, in conjunction with first 1986 Toronto Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts. The show included 'I would like to tell you a story...' photo narrative and installation by Craig Berggold; documentary photos of tobacco workers by Carole Conde and Karl Beveridge; ESL Banner by David Jackson; 'To pick is not to choose' video by John Greyson; 'A Time to Rise' film by Anand Patwhaden and Jim Munro; Bhangra dance photos by Paul Binning. Poster image is from the video 'Farmworkers Zindabad'.
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- 1986-04-22
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- I Would Like To Tell You A Story… Health and Safety Regulations Now! Photo Exhibit CFU Press Release
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Craig Berggold's photo exhibit dramatizes farmworker accidents and deaths. Each photo is a visual story of an actual event where farmworkers and their children have either been poisoned, injured or killed at work. The eleven 20" x 24" photos (combining staged actors and documentary images) with large text panels traveled and exhibited across Canada
Show moreCraig Berggold's photo exhibit dramatizes farmworker accidents and deaths. Each photo is a visual story of an actual event where farmworkers and their children have either been poisoned, injured or killed at work. The eleven 20" x 24" photos (combining staged actors and documentary images) with large text panels traveled and exhibited across Canada. The premiere exhibit was at the November 1985 29th BC Federation of Labour Convention in Vancouver. Also shown at the Canadian Labour Congress Convention in Ottawa, A Space Galley, Toronto and Vancouver Public Library.
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- 1985-11-20
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- I would like to tell you a story… Health and Safety Regulations Now! Photo 01 by Craig Berggold.
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Photo 01 and text panel 01 from the series 'I would like to tell you a story…Health and Safety Regulations Now!' a photo dramatization of true farmworker accidents and deaths. The exhibit was part of the CFU public campaign protesting the exclusion of farm workers from provincial health and safety regulations—a right all other workers take for
Show morePhoto 01 and text panel 01 from the series 'I would like to tell you a story…Health and Safety Regulations Now!' a photo dramatization of true farmworker accidents and deaths. The exhibit was part of the CFU public campaign protesting the exclusion of farm workers from provincial health and safety regulations—a right all other workers take for granted. In 1993, and some 73 years after the workers’ compensation system was established, the Workers’ Compensation Board (now WorkSafeBC) implemented health and safety regulations for agricultural workers. These changes were driven by the Canadian Farmworkers’ Union and the broad social movement that rallied in support of justice for BC farmworkers. The eleven 20" x 24" photos (combining staged actors and documentary images) with large text panels traveled and exhibited across Canada. The premiere exhibit was at the November 1985 29th BC Federation of Labour Convention in Vancouver. Also shown at the Canadian Labour Congress Convention in Ottawa, A Space Galley, Toronto and Vancouver Public Library. More recently exhibited in 2010 at the Abbottsford Museum-the reach, Fraser Valley; and 2011 at W2 Community Media Arts Centre, Woodword Building, Vancouver.
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- 1985-11-01
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- Art for Organizing: Canadian Farmworkers Union - Installation Drawing - I Would Like To Tell You A Story… Health and Safety Regulations Now!
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Drawing and notes for the gallery installation premiered at the exhibition 'Art for Organizing: Canadian Farmworkers Union' at A Space Gallery, Toronto. The room size installation was also installed at the 1986 Vancouver Artropolis art show. Based on photo number seven from the photo narrative series 'I Would Like To Tell You A Story… Health and
Show moreDrawing and notes for the gallery installation premiered at the exhibition 'Art for Organizing: Canadian Farmworkers Union' at A Space Gallery, Toronto. The room size installation was also installed at the 1986 Vancouver Artropolis art show. Based on photo number seven from the photo narrative series 'I Would Like To Tell You A Story… Health and Safety Regulations Now!' by Craig Berggold. See installation notes.
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- 1986-04-22
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- Farmworkers Benefit Dinner and Dance Leaflet
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Farmworkers Benefit Dinner and Dance at the Legion Hall, Vancouver (49th & Fraser). Music by Communique. Photo by Craig Berggold.
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- 1984-11-24
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- Farmworkers ESL Crusade 1984 : Language in Action - Be A Tutor
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A poster to recruit potential volunteer english tutors to the third year of the CFU's 'ESL Crusade'. Photo montage by Craig Berggold.
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- 1984-11-01
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- Art for Organizing: Canadian Farmworkers Union - Text Panels
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A visual art show at A Space Gallery, Toronto, curated by Craig Berggold, in conjunction with first 1986 Toronto Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts. These are the draft for the wall mounted text panels displayed beside the exhibited art works. Artists included: Craig Berggold, Carole Conde and Karl Beveridge, John Greyson, Anand
Show moreA visual art show at A Space Gallery, Toronto, curated by Craig Berggold, in conjunction with first 1986 Toronto Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts. These are the draft for the wall mounted text panels displayed beside the exhibited art works. Artists included: Craig Berggold, Carole Conde and Karl Beveridge, John Greyson, Anand Patwhaden and Jim Munro; Sadhu Binning and Paul Binning. Also, list of videos available for gallery viewing.
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- 1986-04-22
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- Ontario : How Contact was made… Pesticide Poisoning or Tobacco Poisoning
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Craig Berggold's hand-written notes from summer of organizing tobacco workers in southern Ontario. Issues around farmworker tobacco poisoning, local doctors and workers compensation.
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- 1981-08-10
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- Ontario : Organizing Tobacco Workers Notes
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Craig Berggold's hand-written notes reflecting on working as a tobacco picker (age 16-17) during the 1975-76 harvests in southern Ontario. These notes are written in late August 1981, after volunteering as an organizer for the CFU during the harvest campaign launching the union in Ontario.
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- 1981-08-23
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- A True Story... Farmworkers Demand Health and Safety Regulations Now! - Photos by Craig Berggold
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Four photos from the series 'I would like to tell you a story…Health and Safety Regulations Now!' dramatizing farmworkers' accidents and deaths. Published in New Directions magazine as a 4-page center spread.
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- 1987-01-01
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- Correspondence on Canadian Farmworkers Union Art Projects
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Series of letters regarding photography and video projects produced by Canadian Farmworkers Union artist-in-resident Craig Berggold. Oxfam report is early 1986.
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- 1985-04-03
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- A Time to Change: 30 Photographs of Indo-Canadian Farmworkers in the Fraser Valley
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Exhibition notes for Craig Berggold's photo exhibit 'A Time to Change' at the Abbotsford Gallery Museum. The photos show the early years of the CFU organizing in the Fraser Valley, BC, including images of CFU President Raj Chouhan and UFW President Cesar Chavez; also the Hoss Farm women mushroom workers strike; and farmworkers harvesting cold crops
Show moreExhibition notes for Craig Berggold's photo exhibit 'A Time to Change' at the Abbotsford Gallery Museum. The photos show the early years of the CFU organizing in the Fraser Valley, BC, including images of CFU President Raj Chouhan and UFW President Cesar Chavez; also the Hoss Farm women mushroom workers strike; and farmworkers harvesting cold crops - cauliflower and brussel sprouts. The 30 photos were purchased for the Museums permanent collection.
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- 2009-05-07
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- Farmworkers ESL Crusade 1983 : Photo Book by Craig Berggold
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A large format hand-made photo book documenting the first year of the CFU 'ESL Crusade' in South Vancouver student homes. Twelve photos by Craig Berggold.
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- 1983-04-01
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- At The Vancouver Public Library - Canadian Farmworkers Union - Photo Story by Craig Berggold
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An invitation card for the exhibit of 'I would like to tell you a story…Health and Safety Regulations Now!' a photo dramatization of true farmworker accidents and deaths. The eleven 20" x 24" photos (combining staged actors and documentary images) with large text panels traveled and exhibited across Canada. The premiere exhibit was at the November
Show moreAn invitation card for the exhibit of 'I would like to tell you a story…Health and Safety Regulations Now!' a photo dramatization of true farmworker accidents and deaths. The eleven 20" x 24" photos (combining staged actors and documentary images) with large text panels traveled and exhibited across Canada. The premiere exhibit was at the November 1985 29th BC Federation of Labour Convention in Vancouver. Also shown at the Canadian Labour Congress Convention in Ottawa, A Space Galley, Toronto and Vancouver Public Library.
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- 1986-07-02
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- At The Vancouver Public Library - Canadian Farmworkers Union - Photo Story by Craig Berggold
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A photocopy poster for the exhibit of 'I would like to tell you a story…Health and Safety Regulations Now!' a photo dramatization of true farmworker accidents and deaths. The eleven 20" x 24" photos (combining staged actors and documentary images) with large text panels traveled and exhibited across Canada. The premiere exhibit was at the November
Show moreA photocopy poster for the exhibit of 'I would like to tell you a story…Health and Safety Regulations Now!' a photo dramatization of true farmworker accidents and deaths. The eleven 20" x 24" photos (combining staged actors and documentary images) with large text panels traveled and exhibited across Canada. The premiere exhibit was at the November 1985 29th BC Federation of Labour Convention in Vancouver. Also shown at the Canadian Labour Congress Convention in Ottawa, A Space Galley, Toronto and Vancouver Public Library.
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- 1986-07-02
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- A Time To Change Exhibition. Photo 15 by Craig Berggold. Farmworkers operating heavy equipment harvesting carrots at Fraser Valley Frozen Foods, Chilliwack, BC, October 1983.
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Farmworkers operating heavy equipment harvesting carrots at Fraser Valley Frozen Foods. On June 28, 1983, the Canadian Farmworkers’ Union signed a two-year contract representing 60 farmworkers, mostly of European origin, at Fraser Valley Frozen Foods. The contracts 1984 hourly wage rates were $6.24 - $10.21; the average rate $7.58. Chilliwack,
Show moreFarmworkers operating heavy equipment harvesting carrots at Fraser Valley Frozen Foods. On June 28, 1983, the Canadian Farmworkers’ Union signed a two-year contract representing 60 farmworkers, mostly of European origin, at Fraser Valley Frozen Foods. The contracts 1984 hourly wage rates were $6.24 - $10.21; the average rate $7.58. Chilliwack, British Columbia. October 1983. Photo 15 of 30.
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- 1983-10-01
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- Regulations Not Deaths: Farmworkers' Health and Safety
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Headlines: A dangerous industry; Bad working conditions lead to serious injury; A poisoned workplace; Wanted water, toilets and daycare; Craig Berggold's photo text series 'I would like to tell you a story...' on farm workers health and safety. This brochure is one in a series of four.
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- 1986-01-07
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- A Time To Change Exhibition. Photo 27 by Craig Berggold. Raj Chouhan, CFU president, and Cesar Chavez, UFW president, relax after speeches. Vancouver, BC, April 10, 1983.
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Raj Chouhan, CFU president (left) and Cesar Chavez, UFW president, (right) relax after speeches. Cesar Chavez was renowned for leading non-violent protest in the farmworkers’ struggle for equality and justice. Cesar provided regular counsel and advice to the members and staff of the Canadian Farmworkers’ Union. Robson Square, Vancouver, British
Show moreRaj Chouhan, CFU president (left) and Cesar Chavez, UFW president, (right) relax after speeches. Cesar Chavez was renowned for leading non-violent protest in the farmworkers’ struggle for equality and justice. Cesar provided regular counsel and advice to the members and staff of the Canadian Farmworkers’ Union. Robson Square, Vancouver, British Columbia. April 10, 1983. Photo 27 of 30.
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- 1983-04-10
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- A Time To Change Exhibition. Photo 01 by Craig Berggold. Women field worker topping Brussels sprout suckers. Aldergrove, BC, October 1983.
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Women field worker topping Brussels sprout suckers. Aldergrove, British Columbia. October 1983. Photo 1 of 30.
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- 1983-10-01
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- Hoss Farm mushroom workers' picket line in South Langley, BC. Jasweer Kaur Brar fired for joining the Canadian Farmworkers Union.
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On May 27, 1984, eleven women mushroom pickers were fired at Hoss Farm; five for signing Canadian Farmworkers’ Union cards and six more who then approached the Indo-Canadian grower about his actions. At Hoss Farm the women had had enough of the poor working conditions that were typical for many mushroom workers in the Fraser Valley. This included
Show moreOn May 27, 1984, eleven women mushroom pickers were fired at Hoss Farm; five for signing Canadian Farmworkers’ Union cards and six more who then approached the Indo-Canadian grower about his actions. At Hoss Farm the women had had enough of the poor working conditions that were typical for many mushroom workers in the Fraser Valley. This included working up to 15 hours per day with no overtime, being paid at piece rates amounting to $2-$3 an hour (far less than minimum wage), no bathrooms or cleaning facilities, and dismissal for union activity.
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- 1984-05-29