The month of March may hold many reasons to celebrate......Spring Break, National Read Across America Day, National Pi Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Manatee Appreciation Day.....the list could go on.  The Border Heritage Department however would like to pay tribute to a topic that deserves a whole month of recognition.....National Women's History Month.

Women have fought for justice and equality throughout time and the Farah Factory Strike of 1972-1974 is a fierce example of what a largely female employed workforce can do. Combatting low wages, high demands and little benefits, the Farah workers of El Paso fought for their right to Unionize and make a fair wage.  

Video by Susan Barnum

More information on the Farah Strike can be found at the website for the University of Texas at Austin Exhibit page below.

Justice For Farah | Ya Basta - UT Libraries Exhibits (utexas.edu)