The United Farm Workers (UFW) is boycotting its own Cesar Chavez Day celebrations this year over deeply troubling allegations against the late civil rights icon. The UFW, which Chavez co-founded, is stepping back from annual events meant to honor him. The UFW Foundation, a nonprofit connected to the union, has also canceled “all Cesar Chavez Day activities this month.”
According to CNN, the Cesar Chavez Foundation said the allegations relate to “inappropriate sexual behavior with women and minors during his time as president of the United Farm Workers of America.” The UFW released a statement saying Chavez “behaved in ways that are incompatible with our organization’s values.” The union has not shared specifics, saying some reports are “family issues” not for them to disclose.
