State Newsom supports move to rename César Chavez Day over alleged sexual abuse By TRÂN NGUYỄN, HAVEN DALEY and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press 1 hr ago 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.
Local News Featured ‘We’re heartbroken, we’re devastated’: Leaders in San Mateo County react to allegations that César Chavez sexually abused girls By Holly Rusch, Daily Journal staff 11 hrs ago As local leaders and farmworker communities reel from credible allegations that farmworker rights giant César Chavez sexually abused girls, th…
Local News Legislative resolutions pay homage to Chavez Updated Apr 1, 2025 Seven months after California established March 31 as a state holiday honoring labor leader Cesar Chavez, schools have been left to figure out…
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