California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he supports a proposal to rename César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day following stunning allegations of abuse against the revered labor leader. Political leaders in states and cities are considering similar moves after the allegations became public,

California legislators announced Thursday they intend to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of sexual abuse allegations against the Latino civil rights leader.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced she is signing a proclomation for the city to rename Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day.

California was the first state to designate Chavez’s birthday, March 31, as a day to honor the civil rights leader nearly 30 years ago.

Los Angeles leaders moved Thursday to change the city’s Cesar Chavez Day as “Farm Workers Day”, marking a dramatic shift in how the city honors the late labor leader following newly surfaced allegations of sexual abuse.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed a proclamation on Thursday morning naming the last Monday of March in the city "Farm Workers Day," following allegations of sexual abuse against renowned labor leader Cesar Chavez.

Top state lawmakers announce plan to rename Cesar Chavez Day.

LA Mayor Karen Bass signed a proclamation to change César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day.