David Bacon (photojournalist)

David Bacon is a photojournalist, author, political activist, and union organizer who has focused on labor issues, particularly those related to immigrant labor.[1] He has written several books and numerous articles on the subject.[2][3]

David Bacon
Born1948
OccupationPhotojournalist, author, political activist, union organizer
Websitedbacon.igc.org

Bacon's parents were strong supporter of unionism[4] and his early interest in labor issues began with union organizing activities. He was involved in organizing efforts for the United Farm Workers, the United Electrical Workers, the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, the Molders' Union and others.[5]

Books
  • The children of NAFTA : labor wars on the U.S./Mexico border 2003
(translated by Gemma Galdón as Hijos del libre comercio) 2005
  • Communities without borders : images and voices from the world of migration 2006
  • Illegal people : how globalization creates migration and criminalizes immigrants 2008
  • The right to stay home : how US policy drives Mexican migration 2013
(translated as El derecho a quedarse en casa cómo las politícas de Estados Unidos influyen en la migración mexicana) 2013
  • In the Fields of the North / En los campos del norte (2017)

Exhibitions and articles (partial list)

References
  1. Author Profile: David Bacon inthesetimes.com
  2. Articles by David Bacon in The Nation thenation.com
  3. Articles by David Bacon in The American Prospect prospect.org
  4. Marech, Rona (2001) Profile: David Bacon / Union Spirit / Berkeley photographer documents struggle for fair wages, security. sfgate.com
  5. David Bacon: Biography immigrant-movement.us
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