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Arizona's 'Unsung Hero' Of The Farm Labor Movement

Raquel Gutierrez
(Photo courtesy of Ramona Gutierrez)
Raquel Gutierrez was a family nurse and often carried the family financially while Gus advocated for farm workers.

In a three-part series, KJZZ explores a turning point of undocumented citrus workers in the state. Today, the life of Gustavo Gutierrez, an icon of Arizona labor activism. Hear Monday's story about the first recognized undocumented worker strike.


Mariana Dale was an assistant digital editor and senior field corrsepondent at KJZZ from 2016 to 2019.