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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Audrey McAvoy

César Chavez and Dolores Huerta led a movement that won better wages and conditions for farmworkers

Chavez Allegations Huerta Legacy - (The Press Democrat)

Dolores Huerta and the late César Chavez are both labor rights icons credited with leading a movement that pushed growers to negotiate for better wages and working conditions for farmworkers.

Their legacies are getting new attention after allegations emerged that Chavez, who died in 1993, sexually abused Huerta and other women and girls. Several celebrations honoring Chavez planned around the country for later this month have been canceled.

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