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Read Dolores Huerta’s full statement accusing Cesar Chavez of raping her. ‘I am a survivor’

The Tribune San Luis Obispo 22 Mar 2026
A deeply reported New York Times investigation revealed instances of Cesar Chavez sexually abusing minors. Dolores Huerta released a statement March 18 accusing Chavez of twice raping her and explaining her silence ... .
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UFW advocates for farmworkers, but represents fewer now than during Chavez's era

The Washington Times 21 Mar 2026
Most farmworkers in the United States today aren't represented by labor unions, but United Farm Workers is known by many as their voice ... .
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UFW advocates for farmworkers, but represents fewer now than during Chavez’s era

The Associated Press 21 Mar 2026
Most farmworkers in the United States today aren’t represented by labor unions, but ...
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Why I proposed a bill to replace Cesar Chavez Day with Farmworker Day

New York Post 21 Mar 2026
The recent, horrific revelations that César Chávez sexually assaulted numerous women, some of them minors, demand that we revisit our state’s annual celebration of farmworkers ... As grandchildren of farmworkers, we share this passion.
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Mayor Gloria Signs Executive Order to Honor Farmworkers, Rename City Assets (City of San Diego, CA)

Public Technologies 21 Mar 2026
We also recognize that the farmworker-rights and Chicano-rights movements were built by countless workers, organizers, and families whose contributions changed lives and strengthened communities.
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UFW advocates for farmworkers, but represents fewer now than during Chavez’s era

Wtop 21 Mar 2026
Most farmworkers in the United States today aren’t represented by labor unions, but United Farm Workers is known by many as their voice ... Most farmworkers aren’t represented by labor unions ... farmworkers.
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California Sen. Alex Padilla to rework national park bill honoring Cesar Chavez

The Tribune San Luis Obispo 21 Mar 2026
The senator also supports removing Chavez’s name from landmarks, institutions and honors ... .
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California to rename Chavez holiday as 'Farmworkers Day'

San Francisco Examiner 20 Mar 2026
"This moment calls for honesty, it calls for reflection, and it calls for a renewed commitment to the values that the farmworker movement was built on" ....
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Speaker Rivas announces effort to change Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworker Day

The Tribune San Luis Obispo 20 Mar 2026
Robert Rivas, who grew up in the farmworker movement, said he and Senate President Monique Limon would work together to change the holiday ... .
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CA bill seeks to change Cesar Chavez Day state holiday to Farmworker Day

The Tribune San Luis Obispo 20 Mar 2026
A Central Valley lawmaker introduced the bill after Chavez’s rape allegations came to light ... .
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California lawmakers say they'll change name of César Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual ...

The Daily Star 20 Mar 2026
California lawmakers say they'll change name of César Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations ... .
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Affordable farmworker housing takes slow step: 555 Kelly project intended to house seniors; Half Moon ...

The Daily Journal - San Mateo 20 Mar 2026
Half Moon Bay is fleshing out its affordable housing and lease agreements for 555 Kelly, an affordable housing development slated for senior farmworkers that was originally proposed in 2022 and has stalled in the negotiations and development phase ... .
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Trump administration acknowledges it needs immigrant farmworkers as it moves to cut their pay

Mountain View Voice 20 Mar 2026
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Riverside Will Not Honor Cesar Chavez at City Council Meeting, Will Instead Celebrate United Farmworkers Day (City of Riverside, CA)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2026
). Published. 3/19/2026 ... City of Riverside Will Not Honor Cesar Chavez at City Council Meeting, Will Instead Celebrate United Farmworkers Day This Year ... The City also will follow the lead of state lawmakers and celebrate United Farmworkers Day this year.
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