César Chávez
/ˌseɪzɑː ˈʃɑːvez/
/ˌseɪzɑːr ˈʃɑːvez/
- (1927-93) a Mexican-American trade union leader. In 1962, he organized the United Farm Workers Association. He also led several strikes which resulted in better pay and conditions for workers picking fruit and vegetables.