New York Times: Unions Say Labor Department Is Ignoring Wage Requirements
The Monitor : UFW protests Perry’s denial of immigrant driver licenses
Sacramento Bee : Court approves deal to pay farm workers — 2 years late
More than 100 to create “human billboard” to turn out Los Angeles’ Latino voters
12 noon, Monday, June 4, in East Los AngelesMore than 100 to create “human billboard” to turn out Los Angeles’ Latino voters On the day before election day–where voters choose between Antonio Villaraigosa and James Hahn for mayor
Sacramento Bee : Farm labor’s dangers detailed
Sacramento Bee : Farm labor abuses alleged
Sacramento Bee : “Dirt Cheap”: It’s a story that won’t go away. Thousands of California farm workers still aren’t even being paid minimum wage. Worse yet, some aren’t being paid at all. This three part series documents how growers, labor contractors, wealthy landowners, financial institutions, state regulators, legislators and even the governor have failed to follow, enforce or enact laws to protect those whose labor makes California’s fields, orchards and vineyards golden.
Bakersfield Californian: Cesar Chavez statue unveiled
Sacramento Bee : UFW backs bill to curb wage abuse
City unveils Cesar Chavez monument on eighth anniversary of his death as Legislature’s two top leaders push UFW bills to curb farm labor abuses
10:30 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2001, in Cesar Chavez Plaza; 1 p.m. at CapitolCity unveils Cesar Chavez monument on eighth anniversary of his death as Legislature’s two top leaders push UFW bills to curb farm labor abuses Eight years
Sacramento Bee March for justice cast in memory: Sculptor of Chavez work downtown part of ’66 journey.
Thousands walk to honor Cesar Chavez legacy on 8th anniversary of his death during 3rd Annual Cesar E. Chavez Walk
Saturday, April 21, 2001 Thousands walk to honor Cesar Chavez legacy on 8th anniversary of his death during 3rd Annual Cesar E. Chavez Walk LOS ANGELES-Thousands will join the 3rd Annual Cesar E. Chavez Walk in East Los Angeles
Ventura County Star: Oxnard shows support for Chavez’s fight for rights of farm workers
Los Angeles Times: Keeping the Legacy Alive Festivities: About 3,000 attend birthday celebration in honor of the late Cesar Chavez, who was dedicated to improving the lives of migrant farm workers.
San Francisco Chronicle: Parade, Enthusiastic Crowd Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day S.F. show of support for unions, day for Latino pride to shine
UFW honors Cesar Chavez by continuing his work
UFW honors Cesar Chavez by continuing his work Since his death in 1993, Cesar Chavez has been honored in many communities across the nation. They have named streets, parks, schools, libraries and other public facilities in his name. This year
Thousands gather to honor Cesar Chavez in San Francisco on his birthday
Saturday, March 31, 2001: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.Thousands gather to honor Cesar Chavez in San Francisco on his birthday As Californians’ celebrate the first official observance of Cesar Chavez’ March 31 birthday as a state holiday, thousands of Bay
Associated Press : Californians celebrate holiday with rally, Mass, public service
Los Angeles Times: State’s 1st Chavez Day Marked Labor leader’s widow, governor, Ethel Kennedy join children in downtown L.A
The Daily News: (National) Chavez Day sought by lawmakers
San Francisco Chronicle: Common Bond Drives Workers To Fresno – Farm union members journey from around country to hear Fox speak
Thousands of farm workers among Mexicans & Mexican Americans greeting Mexican President Vicente Fox at Fresno gathering co-hosted by UFW
8:15 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2001Thousands of farm workers among Mexicans & Mexican Americans greeting Mexican President Vicente Fox at Fresno gathering co-hosted by UFW Thousands of farm workers are expected to be among thousands of Mexican Americans and