Who was Cesar Chavez and what did he do?

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Who was Cesar Chavez and what did he do?​

Mexican-American Cesar Chavez (1927-1993) was a prominent union leader and labor organizer. Hardened by his early experience as a migrant worker, Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962. His union joined with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee in its first strike against grape growers in California,…

Is March 31st Cesar Chavez’s birthday a holiday?​

Cesar Chavez’s birthday, March 31, is a state holiday in California, Colorado, and Texas. It is intended to promote community service in honor of Chavez’s life and work. Many, but not all, state government offices, community colleges, and libraries are closed. Many public schools in the three states are also closed.
In 1948 Cesar married Helen Fabela. They honeymooned in California by visiting all the California Missions from Sonoma to San Diego (again the influence of education). They settled in Delano and started their family. First Fernando, then Sylvia, then Linda, and five more children were to follow.
Is there a city in California named after Cesar Chavez?
Places and things named after Cesar Chavez. Across the United States, and especially in California, there have been many parks, streets, schools, libraries, university buildings and other establishments named after Chavez. In addition, the census-designated place of Cesar Chavez, Texas is named after him.

Why did Cesar Chavez resign from the CSO?
Over the next decade, he worked to register new voters and fight racial and economic discrimination, and rose to become the CSO’s national director. Chavez resigned from the CSO in 1962, after other members refused to support his efforts to form a labor union for farm workers.

How long did the Cesar Chavez boycott last?​

The strike lasted five years and expanded into a nationwide boycott of California grapes. The boycott drew widespread support, thanks to the highly visible campaign headed by Chavez, who led a 340-mile march from Delano to Sacramento in 1966 and undertook a well-publicized 25-day hunger strike in 1968.

Why did Cesar Chavez fast for 36 days?​

Chavez undertakes a 24-day fast. The UFW organizes a lettuce growers strike. The California Labor Relations Act goes into effect, allowing farm workers the right to boycott and to collective bargaining. Chavez undertakes a 36-day “Fast for Life” to call attention to the health hazards farm workers and their children face by exposure to pesticides.