Sexual Abuse Allegations Made Against Late US Labor Icon Cesar Chavez

NEW YORK, March 17 (Reuters) – Allegations of ⁠inappropriate ⁠sexual behavior and abuse of ⁠young women or girls have emerged against iconic late labor organizer ​Cesar Chavez, and the union he co-founded will not take part in annual celebrations of him, according ‌to statements on Tuesday. The Cesar Chavez ‌Foundation, which preserves memorials including his …

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