what is cesar chavez known for

Cesar Chavez was a Mexican-American labor leader who used non-violent methods to fight for the rights of migrant farm workers in the southwestern USA. He was a civil rights, Latino, and farm labor leader, a genuinely religious and spiritual figure, a community organizer, and social entrepreneur. Chavez co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), which later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC) to become the United Farm Workers (UFW) labor union. He was an ardent advocate of nonviolence and one of the most inspirational labor leaders of the 20th century, with an influence that stretched far beyond the California fields. Chavez made people aware of the struggles of farm workers for better pay and safer working conditions, and he succeeded through nonviolent tactics such as boycotts and pickets. His motto, "Si se puede!" ("Yes, it can be done!"), embodies the uncommon legacy he left for people around the world. Since his death, hundreds of communities across the nation have named schools, parks, streets, libraries, and other public facilities, as well as awards and scholarships in his honor. His birthday, March 31st, is an official holiday in 10 states.