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Under the leadership of César E. Chávez and others such as Dolores Huerta and Larry Itliong, along with support from millions of Americans, the farm worker movement joined forces with other reform movements to achieve unprecedented successes that greatly improved working and living conditions and wages for farm workers. During the 1970s the United Farm Workers of America (UFW) grew and expanded from its early roots as a union for farm workers to also become a national voice for the poor and disenfranchised. The enduring legacies of César E. Chávez and the farm worker movement include passage of California's Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975, the first law in the U.S. that recognized farm workers' collective bargaining rights. 
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 César E. Chávez 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 OrganizationsCesar Chavez Foundation American Latino HeritageThe 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.
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Last updated: August 7, 2024