Picketing was in protest over the arrest of 29 persons at a Delano ... American farmworkers went on strike to demand higher wages for grape pickers Cesar Chavez’s UFW joined them.

Around half of California's farmworkers lack legal immigration status, though United Farm Workers says the number is much higher.

The name César Chávez is extra special to Kern County, as the years-long grape strike, for which Chávez is often remembered, happened right here in Delano.

Farmworkers in San Luis remember the legacy of Cesar Chávez. In 2000, Congress made March 31 the commemoration date for the civil rights leader.

Thousands of workers from across the state marched Monday in Delano in Kern County on Cesar Chavez Day in solidarity with ... The site is where the historical 1965 grape strike took place in protest ...

Cesar Chavez most famously orchestrated the successful Delano Grape Strike from 1965-70, which eventually led to more rights and equal treatment for farm workers. Cesar Chavez founded the ...

An East L.A. car cruise honoring the Delano Grape Strike — featuring a lineup of lowrider cars ... respect and the recognition of humanity.” CESAR CHAVEZ: Farmworker leader left a broad legacy Faith ...

He made his lasting impression on American culture during his highly successful Delano grape vine strike from 1965 to ... the United Farm Workers Union. Chavez and the UFW served a fundamental ...

She organized the 500 workers at the Delano farm to strike with the UFW’s support ... and I know the fight is not about the grapes or the lettuce, but it’s about the people,” said Bonta ...

An East L.A. car cruise honoring the Delano Grape Strike — featuring a lineup ... respect and the recognition of humanity.” CESAR CHAVEZ: Farmworker leader left a broad legacy Faith leaders ...