Vintage 1970s Chicano Movement May Day Poster - CASA Immigrant Worker Rights

Item Description

Offer a rare piece of American labor and civil rights history with this vintage political poster issued by C.A.S.A. (Centro de Acción Social Autónoma / Center for Autonomous Social Action). This striking blue poster features bold bilingual typography commemorating International Workers' Day (1ro. de Mayo / May 1st) and the National Campaign in Solidarity with the Immigrant Worker, highlighting mobilization dates for May 1st and May 3rd.

The center showcases a detailed graphic collage framed inside a stylized industrial gear, capturing the struggles, community activism, and labor conditions of the era. The bottom details the historic Los Angeles headquarters address (2673 West Pico Boulevard) alongside the iconic worker-peasant-student eagle emblem. An exceptional collectible for historians, archivists, and collectors of Chicano art, social movement ephemera, and labor history.

Maker Bio: C.A.S.A. (Center for Autonomous Social Action)

Formed in the early 1970s and rooted in Los Angeles, California, CASA (Centro de Acción Social Autónoma–Hermandad General de Trabajadores) was one of the most influential and prominent immigrant rights and Chicano movement organizations in United States history. Founded by legendary community organizers and activists including Bert Corona, CASA operated under a sin fronteras (beyond borders) ideology. The organization provided direct social, legal, and welfare services to Mexican and undocumented immigrant workers while fiercely advocating for labor justice, civil rights, and political empowerment.

Historic Information & Interesting Facts

The Epicenter of Chicano Activism: The address listed on the poster (2673 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles) served as a central hub for organizing massive community responses against discriminatory immigration policies and workplace exploitation during a pivotal era of civil rights history.

International Workers' Day Roots: May 1st (May Day) has historic roots tied to the global labor movement and the fight for the 8-hour workday, evolving into a critical day of global solidarity for immigrant and transnational labor forces.

The Symbolism: The graphic elements juxtapose urban labor struggles, rural farmworker organizing (evidenced by the "Huelga" references and imagery), and community solidarity, reflecting CASA's multi-layered approach to uniting workers regardless of documentation status.