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Chester County mushroom growers have hired Mexican nationals to pick their crops for 25 years, and in the past, there have been several attempts to unionize these workers, but none have been successful until now.

On July 13, the State Labor Board tallied ballots the workers cast in an election held last April. The results were 124 to 101, in favor of unionization. The workers' attorney, Bill Suárez-Potts, says the results should send a warning to other growers.

Potts says poor working conditions and low wages spurred the union drive. The company plans to challenge the results.

Reporting for "Latino USA," I'm Vicky Quay in Philadelphia.