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Newsom signs bill renaming California’s Cesar Chavez Day
California renamed its holiday to Farmworkers Day after unanimous legislative approval following sexual abuse allegations against César Chávez, shifting focus to all agricultural workers.
- On Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2156 into law, immediately renaming Cesar Chavez Day statewide to Farmworkers Day, shifting focus toward recognizing agricultural workers' broader contributions.
- Following public allegations reported by The New York Times that Chavez sexually abused women and girls, labor rights activist Dolores Huerta among those accusing him, lawmakers moved to act.
- The measure cleared the California Senate with a unanimous 37-0 vote on Thursday, including an urgency clause enabling immediate implementation. State Senator Melissa Hurtado said the change honors "generations of sacrifice."
- California State University, Fresno, covered a statue of the former leader, while the United Farm Workers announced it will not participate in events named after him.
- Beyond California, jurisdictions across the U.S. are actively removing the labor leader's name from public landmarks. Denver officials recently renamed their annual celebration to Si Se Puede Day, while other cities cancel or rebrand events.
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Newsom Signs Bill Renaming Cesar Chavez Day
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill renaming the state’s César Chávez Day to “Farmworkers Day.” The legislation, introduced by state Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón, follows women accusing Chávez of abuse. “California’s farmworker rights movement never has been about one individual,” Rivas and Limón said in a joint statement last week. “To the survivors who have found the courage to com…
Calif. lawmakers vote to rename Chavez Day
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers voted Thursday to rename César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day to reconcile the Latino labor icon's legacy with explosive sexual abuse allegations before the state holiday March 31.
8 days after sex abuse revelations, California renames Chavez holiday
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Thursday changing a California holiday named after Cesar Chavez to “Farmworkers Day,” a swift rebuke of Chavez after he was accused of sexually abusing women and girls while leading the movement for farmworker rights.
California passes bill to rename Cesar Chavez Day
SACRAMENTO, Calif — California lawmakers voted Thursday to rename César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in an effort to reconcile the Latino labor icon's legacy with explosive sexual abuse allegations before the state holiday on March 31.
California Legislature Approves Renaming Cesar Chavez Day After Sexual Abuse Charges · Global Voices
Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to quickly sign the bill.
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