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CFU letter to pay workers back pay. Also, a response from the solicitor on October 8, 1981 agreeing with the CFU position.

Summary of notes at the April 21st and 24th LRB hearing regarding the CFU picketing at the Naam Restaurant.

The CFU did not recommend this negotiated first contract to the workers because of the difference between the grower and union of thirteen cents in the hourly rate in the wage package. On March 20, 1981, ten workers at Country Farm Natural Foods reject the employers offer. Nineteen days later on April 8 the first CFU strike begins.

This letter was sent to the CFU on the eve of the workers contract vote. On March 20, 1981 ten workers at Country Farm Natural Foods reject the employers offer. Nineteen days later on April 8 the first picket line of unionized farmworkers in Canadian history is staged for a first contract.

A 1980 summary of FWOC activities leading up to the CFU's founding convention. Also, staff hiring requirements.

A draft plan and review of groundwork laid in 1986-87. Attached projected budget. Circa 1988.

A summary of various government grants including: Canada Council Grant for Vancouver Sath's Fraser Valley theatre tour of 'Picket Line'; Health Promotion Project; Job Development Grant; ESL Crusade; Posion Control.

UFW President Cesar Chavez itinerary at various BC media events (radio and TV) and picket line at Safeway grocery store.

Audited 1990 annual Financial Report.

A review of the 1986-1987 CFU activities. Including: Overview of economic climate; federal Tory government refusal to implement recommendations of Unemeployment Insurance Forget Report; Organizing difficulties with provincial Bill 19; Review of CFU demonstrations and benefits; ESL Crusade; CFU membership services, ie. Legal clinic; Campaigns for WCB Health and Safety and Pesticide regulations, and farmworkers exclusion from minimum wages; CFU organizing activities;

One of the first internal CFU reports reviewing the FWOC and events leading up to the founding of the CFU organizing drives; certifications at Jensen Mushroom Farm, Country Farm Natural Foods Ltd and Bell Farms Ltd; Opposing forces, such as CPC (ML) and their front groups 'East Indian Defense Committee' and 'Farm Workers Defense Committee'; Government Lobby campaigns; Administration and Resources; Conclusions.

CFU letter to re-hire a fired CFU member and pay back wages. Also, a reply from the Grootendorst's lawyers. On June 11, 1982 an agreement between grower and union was reached for the farm workers back wages.

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.

Describes meeting August 22, 1991 when the CLC informed the CFU that they would no longer be receiving CLC funds. Also attached is a summary of 1991 CFU summer activities.

Letter includes monthly budget for staff, organizers and office.