History & Culture

Duration:

1 hour, 14 minutes, 57 seconds

Join NPS staff and the family of Cesar and Helen Chavez on a tour of César E. Chávez National Monument. Learn about the efforts and achievements of the farm worker movement and the people behind it during this special event that celebrates Hispanic Heritage.

 

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Uniting for Change: The Legacy of Cesar Chavez

Under the leadership of Cesar Chavez, along with other key figures such as Dolores Huerta and Larry Itliong, and the support of millions of Americans, the farm worker movement united with other reform efforts to achieve historic successes. These efforts brought about significant improvements in the working and living conditions of farm workers, as well as increased wages.

In the 1970s, the United Farm Workers of America (UFW), which had its beginnings as a union for farm workers, expanded to become a national voice for the poor and disenfranchised. One of the movement's most significant achievements was the passage of California's Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975, the first law in the United States to officially recognize farm workers' right to collective bargaining. This accomplishment remains one of the enduring legacies of Cesar Chavez and the farm worker movement.

 

Article Series: The Road to Sacramento

Marching for Justice in the Fields. Learn more about the events surrounding the 1966 march, and it's legacy on labor and La Causa.

The Fence Around the Chavez Home

Learn about the fence around the Chavez home and Helen Chavez's crucial role in the farmworker movement.

Cultural Landscape

Nuestra Señora Reina De La Paz is a site of exceptional historical significance for its association with Cesar Chavez and the UFW.

National Park Getaway: César E. Chávez

A visit to César E. Chávez National Monument will fill your mind and your heart with the spirit of ¡Sí se puede!―Yes we can!

 

USPS

Related Organizations

Cesar Chavez Foundation
UFW Foundation
United Farm Workers
Farm Worker Movement Documentation Project

American Latino Heritage

The breadth of Latino/a experience is a vital aspect of America's rich and diverse past. The places explored here barely begin to hint at the varied ways their lives intersected with one another. Discover these remarkable stories preserved in our national parks and historic places.