Overview
- United Farm Workers said it will not participate in March 31 Cesar Chavez Day events after learning of unspecified allegations that Chavez abused young women or minors.
- The union and the Cesar Chavez Foundation said they have received no direct reports and have no firsthand knowledge, while describing the claims as profoundly shocking.
- Leaders plan to establish an external, confidential process with trauma‑informed support so people who say they were harmed can share experiences and seek accountability.
- Organizers in several cities, including San Antonio, San Francisco, Tucson and Corpus Christi, have canceled or rebranded planned commemorations following the statements.
- UFW is urging allies to focus on immigration justice events and acts of service for farmworkers as national outlets report that details remain undisclosed and coverage is developing.