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Miguel Contreras (September 17, 1952 – May 6, 2005) was an American labor union leader. He "was known as a king-maker for both local and state politicians." Contreras was born in Dinuba, a city in California's agricultural Central Valley, to farmworker parents who had immigrated from Mexico during the 1920s under the Bracero Program.
Learn about the life and legacy of Miguel Contreras, a labor leader who fought for the rights of low-wage workers in Los Angeles. He was born to migrant farm workers, organized with Cesar Chavez, and became the first person of color to lead the LA Fed.
A book about the life and achievements of Miguel Contreras, a union leader who advanced immigrant organizing and political power in Los Angeles. The book explores his roots, his vision, his struggles, and his legacy in English and Spanish.
MCF honors the legacy of Miguel Contreras, a labor leader who fought for workers' rights and political empowerment in Los Angeles. MCF offers training, education, and resources for workers to find better jobs, create fair and safe workplaces, and find their voice.
A book by Kent Wong and Michael Viola that chronicles the life and achievements of Miguel Contreras, a prominent labor leader in Los Angeles. Learn how he transformed the labor movement, advanced immigrant rights, and built political power in California.
May 13, 2005 · California’s most powerful politicians and some of its least empowered laborers crowded elbow to elbow in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Thursday to bid farewell to Miguel Contreras,...
Jan 10, 2024 · Miguel Contreras was a prominent labor leader and activist who played a significant role in shaping the labor movement in California. Born in 1952, Contreras grew up in a family of farmworkers and became involved in labor organizing at a young age.
