Cesar Chavez — Timeline
Key moments in the life of Cesar Chavez.
1927
Born Cesar Estrada Chavez on March 31 near Yuma, Arizona
1952
Began organizing agricultural workers with Community Service Organization (CSO) in California
1962
Founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) in Delano, California
1965
Led the Delano Grape Strike against California grape growers, a pivotal labor action
1966
NFWA merged with Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to form United Farm Workers (UFW)
1968
Conducted 25-day fast to promote nonviolent resistance during the Delano Grape Strike
1970
Won major contracts with California grape growers, establishing UFW legitimacy
1975
California passed the Agricultural Labor Relations Act, a major legislative victory for farm workers
1988
Conducted 36-day fast to protest pesticide use affecting farm workers and consumers
1993
Died on April 23 in San Luis, Arizona at age 66