Former Phoenix City Council member Mary Rose Wilcox, who marched alongside César Chavez at protests in the 1970s, said she is dismayed at the sex abuse allegations against the long-admired Latino icon.

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Newsom supports move to rename César Chavez Day over alleged sexual abuse

Newsom supports move to rename César Chavez Day over alleged sexual abuse

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is supporting a proposal to rename César Chavez Day following stunning abuse allegations against the revered labor leader. Newsom said Thursday he will move quickly on legislation if it passes to rename March 31 as Farmworkers Day. Political leaders in states and cities are considering similar moves after the co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America union and others alleged Chavez sexually abused them. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's office says he won't issue a proclamation honoring César Chavez Day this year. There also are calls to alter memorials honoring the man who helped secure better wages and working conditions for farmworkers.

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