Beginning in 1965, this five-year strike and subsequent international boycott became a turning point for labor rights, eventually leading to better wages and the right to unionize.
In March 2026, the narrative surrounding Chavez changed significantly following a New York Times investigation and public statements from his longtime collaborator, Dolores Huerta. Cesar Chavez
In 1962, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (later the UFW) alongside Dolores Huerta. Beginning in 1965, this five-year strike and subsequent