LA County renames Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day
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The resolution titled "Standing with Survivors and Recognizing Farmworkers" includes several provisions, including renaming Cesar Chavez Day to "Farm Workers Day."
Los Angeles is planning to strike down Cesar Chavez Day after the emergence of bombshell rape and sexual abuse allegations against the iconic labor leader. The March 31 state holiday will be renamed Farm Workers Day under a proclamation set to be signed Thursday by LA Mayor Karen Bass.
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Mayor Karen Bass signed a proclamation on Thursday to rename the last Monday of March “Farm Workers Day” in the city of Los Angeles. “This is a very difficult day,” Bass acknowledged at the beginning
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass holds a news conference, announcing Cesar Chavez Day to be renamed Farm
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced she is signing a proclomation for the city to rename Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day.