Cesar Chavez, An American Hero

Food Tank|March 29, 2014 12:00 am EST

This Monday, March 31st is Cesar Chavez Day. A day to honor Chavez—an American farm worker, labor leader, educator, civil rights activist, founder of the United Farm Workers (UFW), and hero. And here are five critical campaigns fighting for the rights of workers in the food system and continuing Chavez's legacy for social justice, equality, fair wages, and safe food for all.