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John,

Six years ago, President Obama proclaimed Cesar Chavez's birthday a national holiday to honor his legacy as an educator, environmentalist, and civil rights leader. He was a Latino American union leader and labor organizer who dedicated his life to improving treatment, pay, and working conditions for farmworkers across the nation.

Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962 that eventually transformed into the United Farm Workers Union - which continues to empower migrant farmworkers, and improve their wages and working conditions.

I was proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Cesar and Harold Washington to fight for workers’ rights and working families. I hope you will join me to honor this figure today for his hard work and dedication to building a stronger and more equitable nation.

¡Sí Se Puede!

Chuy García
The Stache