"We have not received any direct reports, and we do not have any firsthand knowledge of these allegations, the UWF said in a statement on Tuesday. However, the allegations are serious enough that we feel compelled to take urgent steps to learn more and provide space for people who may have been victimized to find support and to share their stories if that is what they choose."
"Chavez, who was born in Yuma, Arizona, rose to prominence in the 1950s and 60s, after helping organize migrant farm workers in California's central valley to secure better pay and safer housing and work conditions. He staged month-long fasts for the cause and helped organize a national boycott of California grapes."
"The Foundation is working with leaders in the Farmworker Movement to be responsive to these allegations, support the people who may have been harmed by his actions, and ensure we are united and guided by our commitment to justice and community empowerment, the organization said in its statement."
The United Farm Workers union has suspended its Cesar Chavez Day celebrations following allegations that co-founder Cesar Chavez was involved in abusing young women or minors. While the union has not received direct reports or firsthand knowledge of these allegations, it considers them serious enough to warrant investigation and support for potential victims. The union will not participate in the annual March 31 observance of Chavez's birthday, a formal holiday in California, Arizona, Washington, and Utah. The Cesar Chavez Foundation similarly expressed shock and committed to working with farmworker movement leaders to respond to allegations, support harmed individuals, and uphold justice and community empowerment values.
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