Migratory Cotton Workers in California 1938

Migratory field workers pick cotton in Californias San Joaquin Valley in November 1938. They receive 75 cents for every 100 pounds harvested, while CIO union organizers advocate for a wage increase to one dollar. Under optimal conditions, skilled male pickers can gather about 200 pounds daily, reflecting agricultural labor practices of the time.

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