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- , ~ } ) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Kejer w Phoenix, Arizona File No. - April 7, 1972 DEMONSTRATION AT ARIZONA STATE CAPITOL BUILDING SPONSORED BY UNITED FARM WORKERS TO PROTEST FARM BILL BEFORE ARIZONA STATE LEGISLATURE APRIL 3 - 4, 1972 PHOENIX, ARIZONA On March 31, 1972, Source One advised a group led by Gustavo Gutierrez, representing the United Farm Workers (UFW) Union, planned a protest demonstration at the State Capitol Building, Legislative Quarters, Phoenix, Arizona, MIUDER OF SUB)ZIT ORCANIZ oc Gutierrez and approximately ten to fifteen . persons will stage a silent vigil in front of the State Capitol Building on April 3, 1972. They plan to remain throughout the night and be present when House Bill 2134 is brought before the Arizona House on April 4, 1972. Arizona House Bill 2134 deals with farm workers and management with one portion that would allow a temporary injunction for ten days against any strikes of farm laborers engaged in harvesting. The UFW are opposed to this bill and have urged many local organizations to oppose this bill. A large-scale letter writing campaign was initiated by UFW., Gustavo.Gutierrez is Known to be in contact with Cesar Chavez of the California UFW and it is believed Gutierrez gets guidance from Chavez, Source Two on April 6, 1972, advised House Bill 2134 came to vote on April 4, 1972. Prior to the vote, the gallery composed mainly of Chicano farm workers, became noisy, At this time, the House Sergeant of Arms asked the gallery to leave and they did so without incident, The UFW held a peaceful vigil on Capitol grounds while this bill was being considered, ENCLOSURE