California has officially changed the name of its March 31 state holiday, transforming what was previously known as César Chávez Day into Farmworkers Day.
The renaming represents a broader recognition of agricultural workers beyond the individual legacy of the famous labor leader. NPR’s Don Gonyea spoke with Oliver Rosales, who teaches history at Bakersfield College, about the significance of this change.
The holiday will continue to fall on the same date but now encompasses a wider tribute to all those who work in California’s vast agricultural industry.
