"The UFW has learned of deeply troubling allegations that one of the union's co-founders, Cesar Chavez, behaved in ways that are incompatible with our organization's values. Far more troubling are allegations involving abuse of young women or minors. Allegations that very young women or girls may have been victimized are crushing."
"Organizers across the country have begun canceling events honoring civil rights activist Cesar Chavez amid multiple allegations of sexual abuse. Chavez, who died in 1993, co-founded the United Farm Workers in 1962 and has long been revered as an icon of the labor movement."
Cesar Chavez, the late co-founder of the United Farm Workers who died in 1993, is facing multiple allegations of sexual abuse that have prompted widespread cancellation of commemorative events. Planned celebrations for what would have been his 100th birthday next year are being called off. The United Farm Workers union announced it will not participate in Cesar Chavez Day activities on March 31, acknowledging allegations that Chavez engaged in inappropriate relationships with young women and minors. The union stated the allegations are serious enough to warrant investigation and support for potential victims. A national news publication is expected to release a detailed report on these allegations in the coming weeks.
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