Everybody knew about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his great contribution to help realize the drafting and implementing of laws for civil rights and put a stop to workplace discrimination(read more). That is why MLK has been getting much praise and accolades. Sadly though, not a lot of people know about Cesar Chavez who celebrates his birthday every fourth of February. But who is Chavez and what has he done to deserve our respect and admiration?
Cesar Chavez’s Legacy
The US Department of Labor Secretary Tom Perez relived the many life and contributions of the legendary founder of the United Farmworkers Union in his 87th birthday. In the launch of his biopic Chavez’s many contributions to the labor sector has been remembered in the discussion of his life. Being a migrant farmer, Chavez endured a very difficult life since his childhood. Even though he has attended at least 35 schools, he never received a formal education beyond 8th grade. He was also a US Navy veteran, serving in the Pacific after World War II. Chavez organized and led farm workers as they struggled to get fair wages and put an end to their very bad working conditions.
Revolution Sans Violence
Like MLK, Chavez also pushed for non-violent resistance, believing that it is the best way to empower the people, help them secure their rights and dignity. He fasted to expose the exploitation of farm workers. He was a master of the politics of civil disobedience and boycott. Because of his selfless dedication and sacrifice for the betterment of every working American, he was inducted in the DOL’s “Hall of Honor” in 1998. One of the agency’s auditorium was named in his honor. Chavez continues to be an inspiration to every employee of the DOL and is revered by people and organizations fighting for equality in the workplace.
“Si Se Puede”
If you are for equality and justice, you should continue to live by Cesar Chavez’s mantra. By working together, believing in each other and pushing for fairness, equality, and the stoppage of any act of discrimination in the workplace, “Si se Puefe”, yes we can emulate Cesar Chavez and continue to fan the flame of his passion and ideals.
Source: http://social.dol.gov/blog/si-se-puede-the-legacy-of-cesar-chavez/
Cesar Chavez’s Legacy
The US Department of Labor Secretary Tom Perez relived the many life and contributions of the legendary founder of the United Farmworkers Union in his 87th birthday. In the launch of his biopic Chavez’s many contributions to the labor sector has been remembered in the discussion of his life. Being a migrant farmer, Chavez endured a very difficult life since his childhood. Even though he has attended at least 35 schools, he never received a formal education beyond 8th grade. He was also a US Navy veteran, serving in the Pacific after World War II. Chavez organized and led farm workers as they struggled to get fair wages and put an end to their very bad working conditions.
Revolution Sans Violence
Like MLK, Chavez also pushed for non-violent resistance, believing that it is the best way to empower the people, help them secure their rights and dignity. He fasted to expose the exploitation of farm workers. He was a master of the politics of civil disobedience and boycott. Because of his selfless dedication and sacrifice for the betterment of every working American, he was inducted in the DOL’s “Hall of Honor” in 1998. One of the agency’s auditorium was named in his honor. Chavez continues to be an inspiration to every employee of the DOL and is revered by people and organizations fighting for equality in the workplace.
“Si Se Puede”
If you are for equality and justice, you should continue to live by Cesar Chavez’s mantra. By working together, believing in each other and pushing for fairness, equality, and the stoppage of any act of discrimination in the workplace, “Si se Puefe”, yes we can emulate Cesar Chavez and continue to fan the flame of his passion and ideals.
Source: http://social.dol.gov/blog/si-se-puede-the-legacy-of-cesar-chavez/
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