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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Fernanda Figueroa

Unspecified allegations against labor rights icon Cesar Chavez lead to cancellation of celebrations

Cesar Chavez Celebrations - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The United Farm Workers union has distanced itself from annual celebrations of its founder, Cesar Chavez, amid what it said were troubling but unspecified allegations.

In a statement Tuesday, the union said allegations of “abuse of young women or minors” were concerning enough to urge people around the country to participate in immigration justice events or acts of service instead of the typical events in March to commemorate Chavez's legacy.

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