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Portland City Council Unanimously Renames Cesar Chavez Boulevard to Campesinos Boulevard

The Portland City Council voted unanimously on September 9, 2026, to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard to Campesinos Boulevard. The decision follows public scrutiny over sexual abuse allegations against the late labor advocate. The new name, meaning 'farm laborers' in Spanish, aims to honor the broader agricultural workforce rather than a single individual. Implementation timelines for sign changes have not yet been released.

via KPTV|

#campesinos-boulevard #cesar-chavez #labor-history

history1 year ago•4 min saved

Labor Day 2025: Celebrating America's Workers and the End of Summer

The article recounts the origins of Labor Day, starting with the first celebration in 1882 in New York City, highlighting workers' efforts to emphasize their importance in the economy, their political activism, and the evolving relationship between labor, government, and business in the late 19th century.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson|

#1882-parade #history #labor-day

business2 years ago•3 min saved

"UAW Vote: Tennessee Volkswagen Union Election Results and Nationwide Impact"

Voting has concluded at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with the United Auto Workers awaiting the results. The outcome will determine whether workers have chosen to join the union, potentially altering labor history in the South. The plant, previously resistant to unionization, has drawn attention from politicians and industry leaders, with concerns raised about potential job losses and economic impact. The union's focus now shifts to the upcoming union election at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama.

via NPR|

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