Hemphill said it had been an honor to be there and help plan the plaque. Medel introduced state Senator Siah Correa Hemphill. Copies were given to several of the people involved.
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She read the full proclamation to the gathering that gave a brief history of the event, recognition and appreciation. She said he had been unable to attend but sent the proclamation from the state. Medel had a proclamation to present that came from Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales. Lynn Baca from LULAC led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. “They put everything on the line and created a path for us today.” Baca said the women’s movement didn’t start in the 1960s or 1970s, it started with these incredible women.
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The people never realized that their struggle would gain national attention ,much less a movie (Salt of the Earth) about it. In 1953 the picket line finally ended with the company settling with the workers. Baca said this anniversary and plaque commemorate the unforgettable brave fight of these women. The women caused so much chaos, the sheriff let them go. The local sheriff came with tear gas and hauled the women, one infant, and children (6-10 years old) to jail. At that time the women and children took up the fight. In June of 1951, a judge prohibited them from striking with threat of jail. They started the strike because of a history of discrimination towards Chicano people with unequal pay, unequal working conditions and housing. He said the strike began on October 17, 1950, with the men. Later several speakers expanded on the history. He presented them with a proclamation from Grant County for the event.īaca gave a brief introduction of the Empire Zinc Mine strike history. He introduced and said without Albert and Delores Castrillo Sr. Marivel Medel, LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) and master of ceremonies welcomed everyone in attendance and introduced Fred Baca (LULAC). The ceremony commemorated a newly placed plaque on Iglesia Street just across the bridge on the right-hand side of the road.
Saturday May 14, 2022, a large gathering of people came together in Fierro, New Mexico, to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the Empire Zink Mine strike in 1950 – 1953. The entire plaque that was affixed to a bridge near the site of the strike Overview of the scene by Photographer Christopher Saxman Tents also offered shade and further information. The last speaker Luis "Nacho" Quiñones spoke of the indignation Hispanic people endured. UNM's Michelle Kells said the strike was a pivotal moment Local historian Terry Humble presented some of the mine history. Siah Correa Hemphill gave some of the history of her family.ĭr. Marivel Medel of LULAC served as Master of Ceremoniesįred Baca of LULAC gave a brief history of the Empire Zinc Mine Strikeīaca with Delores and Albert Castrillo Sr, who organized the event.
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