US EditionUFW president: 'We do not condone the actions of César Chávez'
The United Farm Workers pledged to support survivors through independent channels and will not engage in events honoring Chávez after sexual assault claims surfaced.
- On Wednesday, The New York Times published an investigation detailing sexual assault allegations against Cesar Chavez, including claims from his labor movement partner, Dolores Huerta, and two women who said they were abused as children.
- United Farm Workers President Teresa Romero stated the allegations were "very difficult to hear," declaring "We do not condone the actions of Cesar Chavez" and distancing the union from its co-founder.
- Dozens of California leaders are calling to erase Chavez's name from parks, schools, and streets, while Romero announced plans for an independent system where survivors can report abuse safely.
- Fresno State Professor Alina Mendez noted the allegations will impact curriculum but expressed hope the movement's broader contributions won't be forgotten, as Johnny Itliong emphasized recognizing his father, Larry Itliong.
- The union continues its high-stakes legal battle with the Trump administration over H-2A agricultural visa wage policies, ensuring focus remains on protecting California farmworkers amid the scandal.
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Presidenta de UFW: “No aprobamos las acciones de César Chávez”.
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This article is also available in English. Read it here. La presidenta de United Farm Workers, Teresa Romero, dijo que las acusaciones de violación contra el fallecido líder sindical César Chávez fueron “muy difíciles de escuchar” y algo que la organización no esperaba. […] The post Presidenta de UFW: “No aprobamos las acciones de César Chávez”. appeared first on M…
United Farm Workers president: ‘We do not condone the actions of César Chávez’
United Farm Workers President Teresa Romero said the rape allegations against the late labor leader César Chávez were “very difficult to hear,” and not something the organization expected. Chávez is widely-recognized as one of the most influential labor leaders in U.S. history, known for founding the United Farm Workers and for leading national boycotts to improve working conditions for farmworkers. On Wednesday, The New York Times published a…
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