César Chávez fought for the rights of farm workers, especially fair wages, safer working conditions, and the right to organize into a union. He also used nonviolent strikes, boycotts, and marches to push for social justice and better treatment of agricultural workers.

Quick Scoop

  • Main cause: Farmworker rights and labor justice.
  • Key goals: Higher pay, safer work, medical coverage, and better protections.
  • How he fought: Nonviolent organizing, strikes, boycotts, and marches.
  • Why it mattered: He helped bring national attention to the harsh conditions faced by migrant and agricultural workers.

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