Source: The Signal
Date: 03/18/2026 4:29pm

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California GOP Lawmakers Seek to Rename Cesar Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day Following Abuse Allegations
Following sexual abuse allegations against United Farm Workers co-founder Cesar Chávez, several California Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, are seeking to rename the March 31 state holiday from Cesar Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day. The proposed amendment to Senate Bill 1281 aims to honor farmworkers broadly rather than Chávez individually, after a recent New York Times investigation detailed accusations from three women. California has recognized Chávez’s birthday as a state holiday since 1995.

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