March 19, 2026

The Trump administration handed down a rule that would cut the minimum wage for immigrants with H-2A visas, including farm workers. The United Farm Workers sued, arguing the change would depress pay to all agricultural employees.

California lawmakers say they'll change the name of César Chávez Holiday. Taking his name off of streets and buildings likely will take much longer.

El estado actualizará su plan de estudios de historia y ciencias sociales. Los estudiantes suelen aprender sobre Chávez en cuarto, noveno y undécimo grado.

Las impactantes acusaciones contra el ícono sindical californiano César Chávez llevaron a la organización que cofundó, United Farm Workers, a distanciarse de él.

Rady Children’s Hospital announced in January that it would no longer perform gender affirming care for minors.

The state will be updating its history and social studies curriculum. Students typically learn about Chávez in fourth, ninth and eleventh grade.

Many of the women who had dedicated themselves to the farmworker movement were overlooked or driven out by César Chávez's corrosive behavior.

UC - Santa Cruz found fewer jobs and worker hours, but more order kiosks, mobile apps and AI drive-through ordering systems at CA eateries.

As Mayor Karen Bass vies to keep her seat, she has a liberal opponent and a more complicated relationship with some labor leaders.

College students who seek help for substance use after an overdose face disciplinary action by their campus. A new California law, written in part by students themselves, will require public universities to offer rehabilitation services to students rather than discipline.