Celebrating Cesar Chavez Day
Today, we celebrate and honor Cesar Chavez, an American labor leader and civil rights activist, and his commitment to social justice. Chavez's work and that of the United Farm Workers — the union he helped found — improved pay and working conditions for farm laborers in the 1960s and 1970s, and paved the way for landmark legislation in 1975 that codified and guaranteed agricultural workers' right to unionize, bargain collectively with their employers and vote in secret-ballot elections in California.
Learn more about Cesar Chavez and the Organized Labor Movement today at 11:30 am.
Webinar: Cesar Chavez and the Organized Labor Movement – History and Perspectives March 31, 2022 @ 11:30 a.m. | FREE REGISTRATION In this webinar, you will hear from individuals who knew and worked alongside Cesar Chavez, and those who work to continue his legacy. They will describe how Chavez’s life and work impacted the organized labor movement, and how that impact continues to be felt today. Speakers: Ira “Buddy” Gottlieb, Carlos Perez, Cinthia Flores, and Emilio Huerta Moderator: Stephanie J. Joseph
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Today, we celebrate and honor Cesar Chavez, an American labor leader and civil rights activist, and his commitment to social justice. Chavez's work and that of the United Farm Workers — the union he helped found — improved pay and working conditions for farm laborers in the 1960s and 1970s, and paved the way for landmark legislation in 1975 that codified and guaranteed agricultural workers' right to unionize, bargain collectively with their employers and vote in secret-ballot elections in California.
Learn more about Cesar Chavez and the Organized Labor Movement today at 11:30 am.
