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Arizona Honors Farmworkers with New Day | Mesa News
Arizona is honoring farmworkers with a new official state holiday: Farmworkers Day on August 22nd, marking the 60th anniversary of the union that became the United Farm Workers. This day celebrates decades of activism, boycotts, and marches led by farmworkers to demand fair wages and safe conditions — especially in vital regions like Yuma County. It also highlights key legislation from 1972 that created labor protections for agricultural workers. Coming after the removal of César Chávez Day from state law, Governor Katie Hobbs’ move signals a renewed commitment to recognizing the essential…
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