Colorado officially designates March 31 as ‘Farm Workers Day’ after fallout from Chávez allegations

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 521

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation into law Tuesday that recognizes March 31 as Farm Workers Day, renamed from César Chávez Day following allegations of sexual abuse by the labor and civil rights leader.

“Today is about honoring all those who have fought for justice and the rights of workers,” Polis said in a statement. “From Dolores Huerta and the countless others who have dedicated their lives to this farmworkers movement, today we honor …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us