New York Times report leads to multiple cancellations of events meant to celebrate the late labor organizer

The United Farm Workers said Tuesday that allegations of “abuse of young women or minors” were concerning enough to pause events commemorating Chavez.

Several organizations have canceled celebrations to mark Cesar Chavez Day after allegations surfaced that holiday's namesake may have engaged in sexually inappropriate behavior.

‘The New York Times’ revela que el activista también violó a Dolores Huerta, su aliada y cofundadora del mayor sindicato de campesinos en Estados Unidos

Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta publicly alleges Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted her, following a New York Times investigation.

“He did his grooming very well. He should get an Academy Award for all he did," one survivor said.

New York Times report leads to multiple cancellations of events meant to celebrate the late labor organizer

The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.