In recognition of César E. Chávez
Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez and Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa March 31, 2025
The last day of March annually commemorates the life and legacy of civil rights and labor activist César Chávez on his birthday. The influence and legacy of César Chávez runs deep, as his leadership in the fight to better the lives of workers inspired countless people, many of whom were disenfranchised, to seek social justice and better working conditions.
While his original cause was to advocate for fair wages and better working conditions for farm workers, at a time when many within the Latino community feel uncertainty, the core message of his legacy can serve as guidance even today. We all deserve to be treated equally, and with respect and dignity.
He was a true champion for justice. We will continue to carry on that message and work that César Chávez believed in, because we know if he were with us today, that’s exactly what he would do.
En reconocimiento de César E. Chávez
Declaración del Presidente del Concejo Común José G. Pérez y la Concejal JoCasta Zamarripa
Marzo 31, 2025
Como cada año, en el último día de marzo se conmemora la vida y el legado del activista por los derechos civiles y laborales César Chávez en la fecha de su natalicio. La influencia y el legado de César Chávez corren profundamente, ya que su liderazgo en la lucha por mejorar la vida de los trabajadores inspiró a un sinnúmero de personas, muchas de las cuales estaban privadas de sus derechos para buscar la justicia social y mejores condiciones de trabajo.
César Chávez unió a la gente en un movimiento para luchar por la justicia y la igualdad. Creía que la organización y la negociación colectiva podrían ser exitosas para promover la dignidad y el bienestar de los trabajadores estadounidenses. Ese mensaje sigue vivo en Milwaukee y continúa siendo importante hasta hoy.
A pesar de que su causa original era la de abogar por salarios justos y mejorar las condiciones laborales de los trabajadores agrícolas; en una época en la que muchos dentro de la comunidad latina sienten incertidumbre, el alma del mensaje de su legado nos puede servir de guía incluso hoy día. Todos merecemos ser tratados con igualdad, respeto y dignidad.
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