Cesar Chavez

Tucson observes César Chávez Holiday with vigil for pandemic victims

April 4, 2022 By Joe Bernick

United Farm Workers founder remembered, along with those lost to COVID-19.

“The Sweetheart Deal” recalls California farm workers’ struggle on two stages

May 16, 2017 By Eric A. Gordon

The year 1970, when the play is set, was a tumultuous time for the United Farm Workers, and for the nation.

This week in history: Farm worker leader Cesar Chavez’ 90th birthday

March 27, 2017 By Special to People’s World

"Chavez left a legacy as an educator, environmentalist, and a civil rights leader. And his cause lives on."SEP

Cesar Chavez: A true American hero

March 31, 2012 By Dick Meister

It's Cesar Chavez Day, proclaimed byPresident Obama and observed throughout the country on the 85th birth date of the late founder of the United Farm Workers union

Texas joins national protests

April 4, 2011

Activists note even in Republican dominated Texas, protests for public workers and labor rights have been occuring throughout the state almost every day.