Cesar Chavez (UFW)

Cesar Chavez was a prominent labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) in the 1960s. He sought to improve the working conditions and rights of farmworkers, many of whom were Mexican Americans, through nonviolent protests, strikes, and boycotts. Chavez emphasized the importance of collective action and solidarity among workers to achieve fair wages and labor rights. His efforts helped raise awareness of the struggles faced by agricultural laborers and inspired future generations of activists. Today, he is remembered as a key figure in the fight for social justice and labor rights in the United States.