In 1966, farm workers marched from the Rio Grande Valley to the state capitol in Austin to demand higher wages and better working conditions. A large crowd stood at San Fernando in heavy rain to greet them, and a thousand supporters filled the church for a mass in their honor.
En 1966 la unión de labradores marchó desde el valle del Río Grande de Texas al capitolo en Austin demandanado aumento de sueldo y el mejoramiento de sus condiciones de trabajo. Una gran multidad de San Antonianos recibio la marcha al frente de San Fernando durante una lluvia torrencial, y sobre 100 personas atendieron una mesa en apoyo de los labradores.
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March with your fellow United Methodists and Bishop Martinez on Monday, September 5 downtown San Antonio!
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