About the Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday Coalition

"Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday!" was established by volunteers in Los Angeles, California. They spearheaded a campaign which resulted in the first Cesar Chavez paid state holiday.  The Calif. holiday and it's day of service and learning is celebrated on Cesar's March 31st birthday.  This marks the first time in our nation that a labor leader or Latino has been honored with an official public holiday.
    
A wave of initiatives followed the California holiday and established holidays in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin. Many cities have also adopted holidays.

"Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday!", is now forming national, state and local coalitions; organizing volunteer committees; and by providing education about the importance of honoring Cesar E. Chavez.

If you would like to join the Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday volunteer committee, help circulate petitions (download petition here) or participate in a coalition to win national recognition for Cesar E. Chavez, please contact Evelina Alarcon, Executive Director at: (323) 333-7589, (213) 387-1974x20 or EvnAlarcon@aol.com or write to them at: Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday! 3325 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1208  Los Angeles, CA 90010

Download a petition & circulate among your friends & family: Go to: http://www.ufw.org/pdf/chavezholiday.pdf

Please return signed petitions to: UFW, C/O Cesar Chavez Holiday Campaign,
4545 E. Cesar Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, Ca, 90022