La Unión Del Pueblo Entero

The Supreme Court begins hearings today over the constitutionality of Arizona’s SB1070. Check out the #Justice4AZ tag on twitter for all the latest updates!

Join the RGV Equal Voice Network’s vigil today against SB1070! Details here.

LUPE is a community-based union that organizes for dignity and human rights in the colonias of Hidalgo County. We focus on improved housing and living conditions, health care, immigrant rights and building the political power of colonia residents. LUPE has made steady progress building grassroots power from the base of a common voice through community organizing and providing social services. Whether a LUPE member, organizer, researcher, or future partner, the pages on this website were created to give you direct access to LUPE. Visitors to this Website are invited to contact their local LUPE office for information regarding local activities, membership and volunteer opportunities.

On Saturday, March 31th 2012 organizations and individuals from across the Rio Grande Valley marched in celebration of the birthday of our renowned founder, César E. Chávez and the 50th anniversary of the United Farm Workers, the organization he helped found, build and lead.

Close to one thousand people marched, rallied, and even danced in celebration of 50 years of victories in the farm worker and immigrant rights movement.