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Cesar Chavez March in Sacramento: Focus on Worker Rights Amid Allegations

3/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Sacramento will hold its annual Cesar Chavez march on March 28 despite cancellations elsewhere over allegations against Chavez.
The United Farm Workers (UFW) will not participate in Chavez Day activities on March 31, citing deeply troubling allegations involving young women and minors.
The UFW has not received direct reports but supports potential victims.
Organizers say the march remains focused on the ongoing struggle for worker rights.

History

Historical Context

The United Farm Workers (UFW), co-founded by Cesar Chavez in 1962, significantly advanced farmworkers' rights, achieving a 25% wage increase by the 1970s. Chavez's legacy is honored annually on March 31, Cesar Chavez Day, established in 1994. Despite recent allegations against him, the UFW's ongoing advocacy reflects the complexities of labor rights movements and the enduring impact of Chavez's work in social justice.

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Story summary

Sacramento will hold its annual Cesar Chavez march on March 28 despite cancellations elsewhere over allegations against Chavez.
The United Farm Workers (UFW) will not participate in Chavez Day activities on March 31, citing deeply troubling allegations involving young women and minors.
The UFW has not received direct reports but supports potential victims.
Organizers say the march remains focused on the ongoing struggle for worker rights.

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