The César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act aims to establish a national park honoring civil rights leader César E. Chávez and the farmworker movement. Introduced by Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Raul Ruiz, the legislation seeks to preserve important sites linked to Chávez's work across California and Arizona, coinciding with a large march by farmworkers commemorating Chávez's birth. Advocates believe that this national park would acknowledge Chávez's contributions toward labor rights amid contemporary challenges faced by workers, particularly under the current administration's policies.
Chávez empowered Latinos and farmworkers to fight for fair wages, health care coverage, pension benefits, housing improvements, and other protections.
Padilla said establishing the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park would pay proper homage to César Chávez's tireless work for the dignity, respect, and equal treatment of workers.
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