Why is Celebrating the Legacy of Cesar Chavez Important?
Cesar Chavez made the community a part of his life. Facing challenges and obstacles head on through non-violent tactics, Chavez helped thousands of migrant workers across the country — changing the farm labor movement forever. Chavez developed a blend of values, philosophy and styles dedicated to non-violence, volunteerism and public action. As a result of this blend, he established the first collective bargaining agreement between farm workers and growers in the continental United States. This contract was negotiated to provide farm workers better working conditions, such as rest periods, clean drinking water, hand-washing facilities, protective clothing, and safe working environments. Chavez is also recognized for staging the most successful boycott of his time against grape producers. Working conditions were poor for the huge population of migrant workers and illegal immigrants. Unsanitary conditions and horrible wages evoked anger between workers and employers, and set the foundat
