Colleagues,
Please see the message below from Rachel Nava, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, about UC renaming César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day.
Dear colleagues,
Following the state’s legislative action, the University of California has renamed César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day. At UC, we stand firmly with survivors of sexual violence and support the California’s legislature’s commitment to honoring the farmworkers whose work and activism have been vital to our state.
The name change will not affect your ability to take the day off. The updated holiday name will be reflected in UC’s policy on officially recognized holidays, and unions have received the appropriate notice of the change.
The serious allegations against César Chávez have been deeply painful for many in our community. We encourage you to reach out to your Faculty and Staff Assistance Program if you need support.
Thank you for all you do for the University of California.
Sincerely,
Rachael Nava
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer